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I was born on March 22, 2004

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I learned how to walk in my childhood home.

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My brother, Caleb, was supposed to be born, but ended up being a miscarriage and I never got to meet my little brother.

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My family planted a tree in the front yard to remember my brother

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My little sister, Joy, was born and would eventually grow up to be my best friend.

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I started kindergarten and I met my childhood bestfriend named Hannah by making playdough food and eating it.

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I went to visit my grandparents in Minnesota and we went sledding and I wiped out and I had the best time.

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I went to the zoo with my family and saw so many cool animals

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I went to colorado for the first time to take family pictures with my mom's side of the family. Then we went white water rafting for the first time and I had the best time

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We went to Tennessee with my mom's side of the family and we saw a black bear right outside of our cabin.

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We went to visit my grandparent in Minnesota to watch the world cup with them at a friends house and then it started my love for soccer.

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I joined 5th grade strings and learned how to play the violin

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Went to my first ever wedding for my Uncle's second wedding in South Dakota and then my family went to see Mount Rushmore.

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My parents got divorce and my world turned upside down. My life was never the same after that moment and it forever changed my life.

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I started high school and I met my current bestfriend. She became one of the only people I knew I could count on and she never left my side. I also got close with my siblings and bonded over our family issues

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I got my permit with my mom while she got her motorcycles license. I also sent my older sister off to college in Minnesota and we grew apart.

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I got my license two days after my birthday. Covid locked everything down and I lost most of my friends, but learned to love and rely on myself more

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I went to my first concert to see NF. And argued with my father a lot and stood up for myself. My parents got into a custody battle that changed the course of my life. It is when I started to live my life in fear having to tiptoe around everyone to make sure I did and said the right thing all of the time.

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I got a tattoo as a daily reminder that it takes time to heal from trauma and that I shouldn't beat myself up over how long it is taking me. Also I started college which is a place I never planned for my life. So I could learn to help others find a voice because I know from experience that it sucks when life is decided by other people not in the best interest of you.

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I found a common theme in a lot of it which was traveling even if it was only in the United States. I enjoyed seeing new things and trying new activities and finding hobbies/passions. I think parts that kept reappearing was things that pushed me to grow whether it was small things or big life experiences. I just continued to grow through them.

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I think some strengths of mine are that I like to learn new things and be adventurous. I also care deeply for others and will fight for what is right. I am passionate about helping people and making sure that I can help others who went through hard stuff because everyone needs someone they can lean on. I think the moments that made me stronger are my family stuff because I wouldn't be who I am if I never went through them. I wouldn't change them for anything because it made me stronger and gave me something to be passionate about.

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I think each moment is worthy in its own way because it shows progress and growth. I feel like everything that happened was meant to happen to make me who I am supposed to be. I wouldn't want it to change, and I always want to grow and get better because at the end of the day there is always more to learn. we can use the best moments to motivate us to envision a better life and to strive for it and the not-so-great moments are meant to challenge us but that is where the most growth happens.