Personal Narrative: My Father's Absence

Growing up, my father’s absence played a major factor in my stride for success. His absence was the scapegoat for why I always felt like I may not be good enough – or why I’d be looked at as an outcast. I’ve always made it my first priority to overcome his negligence by attempting to do my best in school – earning good grades, joining school clubs, giving back to the community. However, never did I receive the recognition I’ve always dreamed of and never was I satisfied with my outcome, but never did I think that I would find through the one who seized it all.
It all began on a typical day in Spanish class. I remember being called to the office, wondering, “What have I done?” and “Why would they need me?” not realizing this had not been for

my mistakes. They informed me that a lawyer was here to see me and that lawyer informed me that he was there in the discussion of my dad. He asked me a lot of question to later explain that my father, someone that I thought of as a stranger, had requested custody of me. The feeling was all bittersweet, I thought it’d be great to get to know my dad, but another part of me was content with the space he established.
From then on, I learned a lot more about my rights and laws that an average 14-year-old had known about. It was rather interesting to me and I always found myself becoming rather engaged in what was going on around me. This foundation of law in my early years developed a fondness in this career field where I saw myself obtaining recognition, while also helping others obtain their own. I envisioned myself being satisfied with an outcome of personal success in this field. Finding satisfaction when I had never thought I could fuel me to push for my dreams, and I’ve made it my first priority to do so.
My education has always been essential to my success and a solution to my father’s negligence. I’ve come to believe that my only clarification is self-satisfactory – and I have made it my first priority to achieve this. As a result of this, I tend to ponder and will do whatever it takes to convince the admissions office that I will not be a disappointment, for I am control in whatever the future may hold.