A Changing Event That Changed My Life

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Sometimes something catastrophic can occur in a split second that changes a person’s life forever; other times one minor incident can lead to another and another, eventually setting off as big a change in a body’s life. We all have a life changing event that changes our life completely and for me it was my parents divorce. It’s been nine years since the day my parents got divorced and I can say this event has made me into a stronger person. A teenager would probably wish that their parents never got divorced, but in my situation I am actually happy that that my parents got divorced and went their separate ways. This experience has shaped me into the person I am today and I’m happy my parents divorce helped me realized that there is no such …show more content…

From her, I have learned to be passionate and meticulous in all the work that I do. After observing my mother’s rigid life unfold, I realized the significance of the advice she gave me concerning my success in school: she wants my sister and Ito live a more prosperous life than she has. She instilled in me a need to instantly stay busy and involved. I thrive in an environment that challenges me and requires quick thinking. Due to the influence of my mother, I have developed a strong perseverance and sense of determination. My parents’ divorce kept me in a changing environment growing up- I had to adapt to a variety of living situations with little finances to support us. From this I acquired the skills of being thrifty and knowing how to make sacrifices. The characteristics I have developed through my home environment growing up made me into a ideal candidate for medical school and a future doctor. - a person who is passionate and dedicated to their work, but who also can cope with a fast-paced environment and problematic situations. In my life I have witnessed and experienced a suffering that has inspired in me the strong desire to heal and become a doctor. Through my mother’s example and guidance, I have learned to become a strong and independent individual. I have been changed by the challenges of grief

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