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To me, "coming of age", has multiple definitions. It can mean growing into true myself, maturing, and understanding the world. I believe it puts you through many things and shapes you into a new person from past experiences. It shows our transition to becoming adults and showing how much more responsibility we have.

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What are some significant events that have shaped you into who you are now?

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What are some significant events that have shaped you into who you are now?

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A significant event I have went through that has shaped me into who I am now, is when I learned that just because you are blood with someone doesn’t make them real and good family. I distanced a huge amount from my favorite person, which was my sister and I had trusted her with everything. After distancing, all my troubles I had told her about had been told to my parents and other family. That day, I realized you can’t trust really trust anyone but yourself and you only have yourself. Trust is now a big deal to me and it is hard to earn my trust, no matter who you are.

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What challenges or obstacles have you faced, and how have they contributed to your growth? 

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What challenges or obstacles have you faced, and how have they contributed to your growth? 

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Obstacles I have faced, like losing many people close to me, have contributed to my growth. Many friends I have had, I have considered them being like family, have done me wrong. They also know that I would never do anything like that to them. It showed me that, if I showed people I would stay with them through anything, they will put me through everything. I have learned to get less attached to people and stay to myself. I now believe everything happens for a reason.

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Are there any cultural, family, or societal influences that have impacted your coming-of-age story?

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Are there any cultural, family, or societal influences that have impacted your coming-of-age story?

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A family influence that contributed to my coming of age is my mom. My mother, has been my biggest supporter through everything. She has always cheered me on and believed in me. She showed me how to be confident and respectful which I believe you really do need to become better. She has always been by my-side, wether I need to talk to someone or I just was bored. No matter how alone I feel sometimes, I know my mom will always be there. She has showed me to never be ashamed of who I truly am and to never let someone get in my way of life. I learned that I should work hard for what I truly want because my mom is the hardest working person I know and all because her number one goal is for her kids to be healthy and succeed.

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Looking forward, what milestones do you hope to achieve as you continue your journey of growing up?

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Looking forward, what milestones do you hope to achieve as you continue your journey of growing up?

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As I am growing up, I would like to learn how to communicate and express my feelings and emotions. I am also hoping to really succeed in my career and give my parents and my future family everything they desire. I hope my family is proud of the person I have become and the person I am going to be. I’m excited to grow up and see how my future is going to look like because I truly want the best for myself and If I put my all I will achieve it.