Advantages Of Thin Skin

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If you ask me the meaning of thick-skinned, the first thing that comes to mind is anything strong. For example, a rhinoceros. They tend to have thick-skin which protects them from other predators. This is one of the advantages they have from other animals. It is the same with people we have our own thick-skin. It might not be physical like a rhinoceros, but emotionally we have our own way to protect ourselves in any harm’s way. Having thick-skin allows one to avert, protect and endure life challenges. Thick-skinned means learning to control your emotions. When a stranger tells you: you do not belong; why are you even here; just go back to where you came from; you are ruining everything; you are just a naïve, clueless girl; I wish you were …show more content…

I remember when I was little, seeing my cousin work nonstop to make a living. To be able to bring something to the table for my brothers and me. To be able to buy the pair of shoes I longed for. To be able to buy us snacks when we were hungry. To be able to live the life that many kids our age did. To be able buy us medicine when hurt. To be able to put a smile on our faces. He did all this, despite the difficult life we had. Despite all the criticism he got from people for raising three kids. Despite hearing them say, “you are better off without them and why not just give them back to their parents?” Despite not having to enjoy his own life as long as my brothers and me were happy. But in spite of everything, he was able to endure it. He showed people that he could do it. That their opinions did not matter to him. That he was stronger than they think he was. Life might have been hard for him, but he never lost hope. Life clearly is a roller coaster. There are ups and downs, but life does not have to be like that every time. We all probably know this, but nothing is free in this world. If we want something, then we are going to have to work for it. I have been through so much in life, but one thing that keeps me going is the thought that if I am not strong now, then when can I

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