Patricia Castro

In our day-to-day lives we may define ourselves through the roles that we play. The role I play is of Patricia Castro, a full time student, daughter, sister and friend. I became all of those things since the day I was born in the Bronx Lebanon Hospital, that’s where all the magic began. Born to my mother and father who had come from Dominican Republic to accomplish their ‘’American dream.’’ Growing up my first language was Spanish due to the fact that my parents didn’t know any English. I later on picked up English in first grade where of course like any other kid I was bullied. The stage in my life when I got bullied makes up a lot of who I am today and my identity. Because of the rude comments and actions my own classmates took towards me I became more to myself, lonely, and very afraid of rejection.
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Funny thing is if you would ask someone, do you know Patricia? No one would know because everyone knows each other more for their appearance or the building they live in. My neighborhood is a majority of blacks and Spanish blue collar people. There are about three Arabian stores around the block but the rest are Hispanics and blacks. I feel because I’ve lived in such an urban neighborhood my whole life I’ve gathered the attitude that people carry around my block. I’m the sweetest person but I carry that ‘’don’t mess with me attitude.’’ I feel like I’ve picked that up from the people in my neighborhood because everyone is nice but are quick to get crazy if they feel the need to. So in a way my neighborhood has shaped me into who I am as well. Basically my identity is a young women who is very happy with her life despite the obstacles and loneliness felt from time to time. I’m a very helpful loving person who doesn’t like to be messed with. I have an amazing passion for music and writing lyrics. And I have an amazing strive to succeed for my parents but most importantly for