I am valuable because: I am valuable because I think very intricately and I have a very deep understanding of situations some people may see as very complicated. I can connect easily with people and I am easy to get along with. I am able to love others because: I am not able to love others as I should as a result of my mental health. I try to love others the best I can and I often don't pick the right people because I always give people the benefit of the doubt even if they don't deserve it. I have survived: I have survived years of depression and anxiety as well as loss and grief. I have also persevered and not given up on getting my education in a way that works for me regardless of the people who have made it hard for me. One thing that sticks out for me when answering this question is the loss of my grandmother. It was very sudden and unexpected as she was perfectly healthy. She was hit by a car while walking her dog and both of them passed away. This was very hard for me as I had always …show more content…
I went to therapy, I got information from people with the help of my mom for alternative ways to get through high school. My dad's support helped me survive all of this and knowing he was proud of me helped keep me going. Also, knowing my sister looks up to me and having to be a role model for her has helped keep me motivated to not give up. My life experiences have made me a better person because: Due to my life experiences I am now a better person because I have more situations I can show sympathy for. I have also learned the importance of being empathetic because you never know what someone else is going through. My life experiences have made me very good at: My life experiences have helped me get better at understanding my feelings and communicating. It has made me very good at coping with certain situations and being able to help other people in their struggles. If I could go back in time, I would