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Birth
I was born at St. Josephs Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. My parents were married, my mom, Trudi and dad, Scott. I was their first child. At this point I think my parents just wanted me to be healthy. -
Tee-Ball
My parents enrolled me in Tee-Ball. They also enrolled me in Soccer and made me continue to play softball for 4 more years. My parents wanted me to be athletic and find a sport that I really connected with. Unfortunately, them forcing me into sports really did the opposite in softball and soccer. -
Baby Brother!
When I was 4 my brother was born. I was so excited because we thought I would never have a sibling. I think since he and I had a good age difference my parents expected me to be a really good role model to my new brother. -
Move #1
My parents moved us from Glendale to Tucson in the hopes of getting some space and escaping the heat. My parents knew I was very unhappy about the move but they hoped I would get used to the idea and emjoy it there. I didn't. -
Move #2
My parents realized they hated Tucson and moved us to Albuquerque, NM. I wasn't happy about this move as well as I was just getting used to life in Tucson. I think at this point my parents knew I was even more unhappy and they just wanted me to adjust as best as possible. -
Move #3
The first house we had in Albuquerque was in a flood zone and insurance wouldn't cover it so we moved. We moved up to a house that was in a neighborhood with very little children. My parents were very helpful though and always drove me to see friends even when the drive was a little longer. -
Cheer
I joined cheer when my brother played football and ended up cheering in high school. I made tons of friends and gained such great aspects of life that help me today. My parents were so proud, I think because I finally had my own sport. They expected me to balance cheer and school since school is always my most important job according to them. -
Graduation
I graduated high school! I graduated high school with a 3.85 GPA and had decided I would go to ASU, back home to Phoenix. My parents were so excited for me and what I was about to experience. They expected me to enjoy school and do my best in school and on my own. -
Living on my own!
I moved into my grandparents house over the summer between the dorm and the apartment I would move into in August. My grandparents don't live at their Vallye house in the summer so I was all alone. I learned so much about myself and how fun it can be to live alone. I think my parents expected me to use what they taught me to take care of myself well. -
Divorce
My parents divorced the summer after my first year of college. I was still living in Phoenix so I wasn't present for anything. At that point, I think my parents just wanted me to be honest about how I was feeling and to work through everything as best as possible.