Personal Narrative: What Territories As A Means For Young Adults

To say the things we do in life, defines who we are as a person, which is pretty cliché but undeniably true. So what does “Territories” mean for a young adult in general? From my perspective, it’s the things we see, hear and experience in our lifetime that provides a sense of realization that gives a change of your personality that builds your sense of character in life that could be positive or negative. For instance, growing up in a Los Angeles California, where your neighborhood was more like a battlefield, where developing trust issues and confused hatred against others, as well being a manger with no respect and disrespected by fellow workers to make a statement also volunteering at hospital to appreciate life and welcome people in your life that can benefit

Which is where my first territory is my hometown past experience living in Los Angeles, Florence Avenue. I never noticed the dangers of walking the street at night, especially when the lights would turn off, so it was smooth sailing for now. I remember playing with my friends, exchanging Pokémon cards and constantly debate, who was a better wrestler, “The Rock” or “Stone Cold Steve Austin”. I had the blessing of enjoying life as an innocent twelve year old. When I turned fifteen, I began to notice a dramatic change in my childhood, acknowledge the fact that I was officially fifteen years old, It was like the fun was over in a sense, I was no longer a little kid, I had responsibilities, go to school, help around the house and stay away from the streets. I began to realize that couldn’t do any of the things I did as kid, like walk around the streets at night, I couldn’t even go to a local donut shop without the possibility of being confronted by black gang members to ask me where I was from, which I was always quick to reply “Nowhere”, but sometimes it was unescapable, where sometimes I had to cross the street to avoid being confronted by people. My older brother