My response to their anger pushed me to tell them I had already accepted Stanford University.Unfortunately, this was the way I shared with my parents, the biggest decision of my adult life.
The rejections, waitlists, and deferrals put me back in the shoes of the little girl who felt like every argument between her parents resulted from her failure to communicate.
When I look back on the past two years of college, I can proudly say that I’ve never been happier and so thrilled with who I’ve become. Building my self-confidence has allowed me to grow into myself and most importantly, helped me learn how to love who I am.
Today, I still struggle with anxiety and I may have it for the rest of my life. But I decided to use it as a strength. That anxiety pushed me to seek help at my breaking point and led me to see the beauty that is in advocating for yourself. My healing was through meditation and centering myself in the present moment. So, now I know it's okay not to be okay.
Being a teenager comes with various challenges, including navigating issues like bullying, substance use, and even abortion. In this candid account, I share my personal experience of being a sixteen-year-old facing an unexpected pregnancy and the struggles I faced while making a difficult decision. The stigma and lack of support surrounding teenage abortion are often overlooked, but it's time to break the silence and shed light on this important topic. Stay tuned for Part 2 of my story.
Failing organic chemistry shattered my academic aspirations, but it taught me the importance of accepting failure and reevaluating my priorities. By embracing failure as a stepping stone, I discovered true happiness in pursuing my passions and nurturing meaningful relationships. I learned to be unapologetically true to myself and find fulfillment in a life aligned with my interests and values.
