Solitude Definition Essay

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Each individual has their own definition of solitude. In my opinion, solitude can be experienced in many different ways, for example, while being in company, along with, being completely alone. In my life, solitude remains essential. Without solitude. However, before English 121 I had no idea what solitude meant. I truly believed I was strange since I did not adore being social as much as others. Focusing on solitude throughout this semester, I have realized I do not mind being social, but in fewer dosages. Throughout my life, I have not had solitude when I needed it the most and because of that I now value solitude with the utmost respect. I believe solitude is the safest element that true vulnerability will not be judged or mocked. Solitude …show more content…

The school was in the basement where I was told that I was only at a fifth-grade level. My worksheets had little fish on them, those fish were the highlight of the dungeon. Each time I was alone, I daydreamed. I would zone off into a place that made me content. Usually, that was a blank room with just flowers in it. I savored every moment I was able to be alone. Sometimes I was compelled to run away just to have solitude, and the consequences were always worth it. I was not allowed to have a phone because the family thought I would “narc” on them. That was their exact reasoning. If you ask me, it was just another torture technique of theirs. As you can imagine spending three years with a different family causes numerous emotions. When everything was said and done, I returned to live with my mother. For the first few months being back at “home” was refreshing. My mother and I have never developed a mother-daughter type bond, and we fought more than we loved. After the first few months of being back at home, everything started to spiral downhill again. I was angry because my family blamed me and not once did anyone ask if I was okay. The anger started building a wall, higher and higher. I couldn’t control it.I left my mother’s

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