Personal Essay: The Three Things That Changed My Personality

There are three things in my life that have shaped my personality; my parents, my best friend Lacy, and him.
Like all parents, mine have been here for me since the day I was born. They’ve created the best environment possible for my sister and I; they’ve given me everything I needed and a little more. My parents have taught me not to chase after dogs onto the highway. They’ve shown me how a lady acts and taught me the difference in being truthful and being rude. My parent even led me to the girl who’s changed my whole perspective on life.
When I met Lacy Searcy, the first thing she ever said to me was, “You’re stupid,” her words were harsh and spiteful, but for some reason, she became my friend immediately afterwards. I was eight years old, sitting on the floor of the daycare. This day was going to determine if I wanted to continue going to this daycare, and immediately I didn’t want to come back. My sister was separated from me, and that unsettled me greatly. She was the only girl I really spoke to, and all my friends at that time

He was close to my face like he wanted to kiss me, but when I tried to pull away he gripped my arm to tight, a symbol and silent order for me not to leave. I was scared beyond belief, and then he said something that changed me. “I’ll kill anyone who comes between us,” He had looked at Lacy then, she was laughing and smiling with my sister and I felt tears in my eyes. I lost my sense of security in that one trip. I lost my hope. Lacy held me when I cried for him. I had told my mother and showed her all the messages he’d sent, proving his cruelty. She went to the band director and superintendent. He was told to stay away from me, causing his demeanor to shift. He’d become sullen; secluding himself from others. He lied about us, and his hatred for me radiated from him like a harsh smell. He acted as if he wanted me to die instead of