Personal Narrative: Growing Up In A Single Parent Home

Growing up in a single parent household was a struggle. My mother worked very long and hard so that I could get what I wanted and needed as a child. To this very day she works just hard, if not more. My mother had me at the age of sixteen, although she was just a child herself, she has raised me well. It was hard for her to manage everything but she found a way. When I was eight years old my mom had to take in my older cousin, Longris, due to the passing of his mother. It got harder on my mom because now she had an extra person to provide for. Through these hard times another cousin of mine, had to move in with us due to his mother’s passing. From this point it got even harder to manage bills and taking care of a household. Despite all of our challenges we found a way to make it. This taught me

that I not only have to work hard for myself but the people that depend on me. Coming from a family of multiple ethnicities has given me a character that other person will never acquire. It has taught me to never be ungrateful, but to appreciate the things that I have. I learned to work harder to achieve my goals and to get what I want out of life. Being brought up in a strong and secure family, I was taught that education and doing the right thing was most important. My foundation has shown me good values and principles that I will carry with me throughout my life time. I am determined in everything that I do and work very well with others.
I started high school with my long term goals as my main priority.

My mother and I decided my current high school would be the best choice as I’ve had the privilege to be a part of a very demanding medical program. While maintaining my GPA and completing all high school diploma requirements by my junior year, I’ve also managed to conquer the requirements for the LPN Program in which I have been successful thus far. During my sophomore and junior years, I was also dual enrolled at Broward College where I earned 13 credits towards my college

degree.
I aspire to be a cardiologist.

Winning this scholarship would not only give me the privilege of attending school without a financial burden but it will also give me a sense of security. I can honestly say if I win this scholarship it will give me an extra push towards fulfilling my dreams. I believe that motivation and determination is the key to everyone’s success. My motivation comes from the thought of impacting the lives of thousands of people through medicine and the many successful people that I am surrounded by. I believe that the career goals I have chosen will allow me to be successful, and that is

fulfilling.