Personal Narrative: Growing Up As A Child In The Hearld Family

There were many people in my life that got me to who I am today. My family and friends were the main people that influenced who I am. There were many events that influenced me but the most recent one is picking early college.

I cannot say that growing up in the family I am in hasn't been difficult for me, because it has. However, to say that it is something I'd like to change if I could, I also cannot say. The turbulence and commotion I have experienced has sculpted my character. Had I not grown up the way I did, I would not be as tenacious and ambitious as I am today. Through the struggles I've faced and whom I've faced them with, I have not let them define me, and I have even grown more because of them.

One identifier that has shaped me into the person I am is being a military brat. My father is a military officer for the USMC and his job has greatly affected my life. Since I was born, my family has moved seven times and I have lived in six different states and in Okinawa, Japan. Throughout my life, I have gone through many changes and been challenged in many ways. Theses events have made me stronger as a person. This has not only change my life; it has changed who I am.

The biggest lesson that my father taught me was in seventh grade. It was a normal day of basketball practice and we were scrimmaging. During a particular play, I ran the wrong route. He made me run around the gym for forgetting what to do. I decided that I was too tired to sprint around the gym. Because of my decision, he chose to kick me out of practice. I knew at that point that I could take no breaks. While I was taking breaks, other people were getting better. Chances to improve were very slim, so I needed to take advantage of them whenever possible. Although this was a very inconvenient way for me to learn this lesson, he definitely got his point across and I now work hard every chance that I get.

My family, they play this huge role in my life they are literally in my life everyday and even though I don't see all of them everyday they all pop into my head and I remember what they have taught me. I am the youngest out of my three siblings and so being the youngest you get picked on alot and you get into fights, those fights and arguments have taught me a lot and at that moment I would never see it as a lesson, but overall it has taught me how to stick up for myself because not everyone is going to be nice and they taught me that I have a voice and it’s okay to be different. My mom and dad they have disciplined me to show me that I can’t do whatever I want. It’s just my parents and I in our small little apartment because my sister went to college and my oldest brother moved out to live on his own and my other brother went into the army. Even if I can’t see all of them everyday like I do my parents, they are still a part of me and my parents, they have focused on me and we have gotten closer especially after what has happened.

These, along with my environment, shaped me to be who I am today. My family has always pushed me to do my best in anything I do. Both sides of my family are very different, they each have their own customs and grew up in completely different environments. Yet, accountability is something that is a common ground. My family has raised me to be accountable of my actions, whether is it something good or bad, responsibility is very important. They also have molded me into a person who cares about what I am doing as an individual. This many be through grades and school or how I interact with people. As important as family influences are the environment plays an important role as well. Within my environment I have seen people react negatively to those who are different from them, whether it be through birth, religion, or opinion. This could have taught me how to be the same, but instead it has led me to always be open minded about others. I try to see the world through others perspectives to understand the reasonings behind their beliefs and opinions. I have also seen within my environment that there is a lack of listening. Everyone wants to say their piece, but no one wants to hear what others have to say. Because of this I like to help people feel like they are being heard, rather than having to battle everyone to share their opinions. This also plays on the fact that I enjoy hearing others opinions. Family, culture, and the environment play import roles in everyone's life. These three things have molded me into the person I am today. I am very grateful for my influences and how they point me into the right

Some life lessons that I learned were that we have to be courageous at times to be worthy of a reward. In order to be a hero you have to put yourself out there to show that you are useful. We must earn things by working on a team and knowing how to be a good team, which brings me to my next life lesson. Working together as a team is a lot better than doing something alone. Just like how all of the young kids worked together to take down the witch's army of monsters. These life lessons were really reinforced because of this amazing

One of the most significant childhood lessons that my siblings and I learned was the need to respect our elders. We learned the importance of remaining quiet and attentive when older people were addressing us, of speaking respectfully and honestly when given the opportunity to talk, and of valuing and appreciating our seniors. Our parents also encouraged us to lend a helping hand when the elderly were crossing the street. On numerous occasions, my siblings and I would help our older neighbors by linking arms with them to cross the street and carrying their grocery bags. These were insightful moments that began instructing me about life. I understood from early on that we must care for one another. Furthermore, I discovered that we may be strong

Some of the things that have shaped me into the person that I’m today are my family, the people that I grow up around, and some of the events In my life. There are many events that have shaped me into the person that I’m today and not revengeful. Also the people that I have grown up around has dramatically helped shape me into the person I am and not winsome and irrevocable. My family is one of the main things that have helped shape me into the responsible and capable person I’m yo day. One of my early memories winsome is of my mom working and going to school at the same time to take care of eleven kid son her own. We also used to have a garden and we would go there every day to take care of the plants. But my mom

Influences and experiences create a person’s initial motivations, values, beliefs and these can last a lifetime (Henslin). My family has a close relationship, and each person has made an impact on me in positive ways. The love and support I receive from my family has encouraged me to continue after what I want out of life. They encourage me any chance they get and that inspires me to do my best in everything I do. The values, social norms, and beliefs that my parents were taught were passed down to me and shaped me into the person I am today. Some examples of the values and beliefs that I have been taught is to believe in myself, always respect myself as well as others, stay positive, never give up on what I want, and many more. My family has taught me some valuable lessons throughout my life that will stick with me

It’s been a week and Charlie has been continuing to care and nurture her family in a way that she has never done before, but she’s concerned because it doesn’t seem as if there is any change her family is still unaware of her presence. Charlie doesn’t say anything because she figured that if she’s a little more patient then the change will soon come, when Charlie gets back from school she shuts herself out from her family in her room. Charlies face starts to get over heated and warm tears fall from her face and she starts balling tears as she’s crying the glow reappears and Charlie wipes away her tears. Why the tears asks Mary as Charlie tries to catch her breath she stutters that she has done everything that Mary has asked and after a week

As I started to get older, I realized all my struggles and all my road bumps made me into the person I am today. My mom molded me into a version of herself and I am very grateful because she showed me not to let anything get me down. My grandmother, who is very much alive, has molded me into her little warrior. She is headstrong and vigorous and that is where I get my attitude and personality in life from. She is my inspiration for my career choice, a

The environment, family, and community I have grown up in has shaped me as a person. So far, I grew up in the same house all seventeen years of my life. My personality has grown and molded over the years of middle school and high school based off the lessons I have learned and the things I’ve been through.

When thinking about my personal development as a child and the people I grew up around I believe that I grew up around very strong, genuine people and I’m forever grateful for that. My family, has always been very close to each other. We always

My parents as well as my extended family have been crucial in providing the foundation for my beliefs, attitudes and values. I grew up