I learned to move off instincts and my own understanding.
Growing up is a beautiful struggle. The results run deeper than just aging, and the challenge is heightened when those “raising” you are still developing themselves. The lack of parental guidance, support, and presence pushed me in different ways. This constant push and pull left me spending a lot of time alone, angry, and confused, trying to better the situation I was given. I learned to move off instincts and my own understanding.
I’ve come to see that life is complicated and full of small decisions that affect you in major ways. Growing up fast and living even faster landed me in a place I never wanted to be, but it also taught me lessons I deeply needed to learn. Now I’ve learned to think logically and intentionally even in the toughest situations. I look forward to my release and to finally experiencing the peace I so desperately searched for – peace I now realize was always within me.
