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put out of my comfort zone in order to broaden my views and mindset. College has not only been a destination where I have learned but an experience that has helped me mature as an individual. I choose college for me, for my parents, and for the children that I hoped to help in the future.
Life Story: Themes What has made me “me” are the views that I have about myself. The way I view myself affects my decisions and characteristics. Two themes that have always affected my life are negative body image and dependency. Everyday in my sophomore year of high school I would look in the mirror and feel disgusted with myself. My biggest insecurity then was my weight. My family knew that as well. They all used it against me one way or another. …show more content…

Entering high school I was shy and insecure. My identity was not yet established; thus, I did not immediately hold a place on the high school social spectrum. Truthfully, I was scared. I was scared because I did not know where I belonged. I was not outgoing or had a special talent, so I placed myself in the “does not belong pile”. Believing that I did not “fit in” led to me hiding behind my older sister. My sister Marisol was a senior and in my freshman year of high school I used her as a safeguard. I followed her and her friends around like a puppy dog. I was called “little marisol” and somehow that made me happy. I was happy because I felt like I was someone in the eyes of the older and popular students. I was immediately respected and cared about. This lead to me not wanting to hang out with people my age no matter how much my sister urged me to. Today, I do not have a big group of friends so I depend on my family and siblings. Although I have learned to make my own money and pay my own bills, I urge for emotional support all the time from others.
Life Story: Parable My negative body image and dependency on others caused the moment I had my first panic attack. The first day of sophomore year in high school is a day I remember clearly. My mom dropped me off at the front of the school and as I waved goodbye I felt like I could not breath. As soon as my mom was out of sight I ran towards the main building bathrooms and began to cry. I felt my heart pounding

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