Personal Narrative: My Obstacles In Hard Work

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I believe that you never know how strong you really are until that strength is tested. High school is by no means an easy time for anyone, but some do experience a far bumpier road than others. Sometimes those bumps are small anthills, barely noticeable. Other times they are more like deep potholes on a narrow mountain road, a sure fire way to go careening off the path. I have been fortunate enough to have the perseverance needed to struggle through the obstacles life has thrown at me, yet it has not always been easy. The more significant obstacles began in early 2012 when my mother was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, and it was shocking, to say the least. Luckily, it was possible to remove her cancer. That removal, however still involved surgery, …show more content…

Several years ago I developed depression, which I was unable to do much to treat. My insurance had been covered by my father’s work benefits, so when he became unable to work, I lost my coverage. And considering that my household was down to a single income with significant medical bills, therapy simply was not much of an option. My motivation, understandably, plummeted. I knew, however, that academics were going to be my best shot at a bright future, so I needed to keep my grades afloat. All of my waning energy went into my advanced classes, which keep my GPA up comfortably high. My attendance certainly has not been the best, but I know that I did my best.
Thanks to my perseverance, my life is beginning to head in a better direction. Recently, I have been able to finally get insurance once more, so I hope to start seeing a therapist soon. The journey of my life is far from over, and I do not doubt that there will be plenty more obstacles to face, but I know that I will be able to survive them. My strength has been truly tested, and thanks to that, I know that I have the perseverance to keep going. I may stumble, but I have learned how to get back up again and keep

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