Obstacles In My Life

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I have had many obstacles come across my life; where I have had to overcome them. The biggest challenge, or setback that I have had emotionally in my life, is the divorce of my parents. My parents got divorced six years ago when I was eleven years old. At the time, I knew my parents were not loving each other the way they used to, and did not care about each other anymore. I knew something was wrong. My parents got divorced because my dad had an affair with another woman, who had 5 children. The affair went along for 5 years without my mom knowing. I was some-what of a “daddy’s girl” and always leaned more towards my dad’s side. However, after the divorce, everything changed.
My dad became my enemy. My father’s mistress always brought her kids and herself over to my dad’s apartment; taking over my bed. Sometimes I would sleep on the floor, sometimes I would get the couch; depending on who was at the apartment. My dad’s “girlfriend” and her kids were not the reason why I did not enjoy my dad’s company anymore. I do not know how or why my dad became the opposite of who I thought he was – a kind, gentle, fun-loving dad. He …show more content…

Nothing about the girlfriend coming over, or about any abusing situations. The physical abuse was not often, but when it did happen, I always told my mom the bruises were from cheerleading. Taking me to cheerleading practice every Sunday was convenient for my dad… he had an excuse for my mom when he took me back to her. The emotional damage was the worse obstacle I have been through. Being a “daddy’s girl” for eleven years, and then becoming the victim of abuse from my own father; was heart clinching. Sometime when I was fourteen, I told my mom everything. After I told her, she immediately called child protective services and got me into counseling. Now, my dad does not have any custody over me, and cannot see me. I am a “momma’s girl”. This was the best obstacle to come my

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