Better Me

My grandmothers house has always been a safe haven for me. When I’m here I feel safe , I feel like nothing can get to me , nothing can interrupt the comfort and ease I feel when I’m here. There have been multiple times when I’m going through something at home or personal and this is the place I come to escape and gain some perspective and clarity.

My grandmother's house is so comforting because she makes everyone feel at home and welcomed in her house. My grandmother is one who can instantly tell when something is wrong but won’t say anything until you bring it up yourself. Of course waiting on me to let out my feelings is like waiting on racism to be instinct. My Grandmother, Inez , she just has a way “a grandmothers touch” that gives you the guidance and peacefulness you need whether to help you make a decision or just to lift your spirits. Her house is exactly who she is , its quiet and peaceful, clean, cozy and welcoming. She doesn't judge just helps to steer you the right way, so her house is like a place where you can be yourself with no limitations and just be at ease and clarity.

Growing up i had an older brother that was always constantly in and out of jail. I looked up to my big brother but i knew i had to be better than him and set an example for my little sister. I was doing a good job so far until i decided to start cutting school and hanging with my friends, doing things we weren’t suppose to be doing. I would tell myself i’m not going to leave again , i’m going to stay in class but i didn’t. A whole month went by and i got my progress report to take home to my mother. My progress report wasnt anything you want to bring home at all, but i knew it would come in the mail either way. My mother wasn’t happ...

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...fect ,and I think that is why i’m so comfortable with her and in her home. She doesn't expect me to be perfect or be anything other than myself and when i’m in her house I feel complete and at ease from everything around me. I can be myself without judgement and expectations. I was able to make my choice in the next steps toward my future here without anyone interrupting or giving their unwanted opinion.

I finally understand what it means to be a better version of yourself, no one is perfect and no one person knows everything as much as they might think they do. To be a better version of who you are is accepting who you are, being able to admit when you’re in the wrong and getting back up when you fall. You have to be able to accept judgment and accept advice without feeling criticized. You have to grow as a person and learn from anything that is put in your way.