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Preacher's Kid (5 Years Old)
My father is a preacher and this was his church. This period of time is the furthest back I can remember that was significant. This was the beginning of my development as a Christian and a good person. (I am the taller little girl in the middle of the bottom row.) -
Older Teenage Years
My parents have always been the largest influences on my life. During this period of time, my father had to move away to find work. At the same time, I was transitioning from life in a small town into college in a bigger city. I was used to having both of my parents with me every step of the way in my life. I was forced to figure things out on my own. -
Living Away From Home (22 Years Old)
I went from being an honor roll student in high school to dropping out of college my 2nd year because I was lazy. I remained in that city and worked three jobs simultaneously just to pay the rent. I had the world's best poker face because I was completely stressed out by life. In this period of my development, I was trying to "adult" correctly. I just wanted to have it all together but I didn't. -
Moving Back with the Family (23 Years Old).
Eventually I became too overwhelmed by life and I tucked my tail and moved home. This was my most significant period of personal and professional growth because I was forced to sit still and reevaluate my life. I was able to get back into school, finish two degrees, become a CASA, have a stable job (ONE JOB) that took care of my bills, and begin the process of donating a kidney to my granny! -
Today
I recently moved to Dallas, TX. My hometown's population is around 11 thousand, Dallas' population is 1.318 MILLION. At this point in my development, I am realizing I have some social anxiety that could possibly stem from growing up in such a small town. I am currently trying to get out more and interact with people. This seems to be a huge challenge but challenged accepted. I left the comfort zone and a job I loved in pursuit of better opportunities.
