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I was born in Pueblo, CO, and grew up there. Raised by two wonderful parents named Rita and Lee Rittenmeyer. I was a healthy baby weighing 6 pounds. They named Analeigh Katherine Rittenemeyer after, my great-grandma and dad. I am an only child.
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My parents soon got a divorce after I was born. As a kid, the divorce did not bother me. I was raised in was a very different environment. I enjoyed spending much more time at my mom's house and eventually moved there. As I grew up the divorce later did put a toll on me when what if's starting overtaking my brain and blaming myself. It affected my life majorly when I moved to Canon City and my dad lived in Colorado Springs. -
Shortly after the divorce, my mom had met a new boyfriend that we moved in with. He was very abusive and put me and my mom through lots of trauma. I mostly spend time with my dad because I could not bear to stay in such an unsafe environment. I can confidently say he is the worst person I ever met. It was very complicated to leave but, long story sort he took everything away from me leaving my mom and me a trash bag of clothes and only our car. We ran away to my aunt's house. -
For many years my mom and I were very poor and we lived in a very sketchy neighborhood. Our struggle was real to restart our life. Starting a new school and new life. My mom decided to go to nursing school so she could have a stable job. Both my mom and Aunt working full time left me with a lot of alone time when I was young mostly raising myself. Years, later my mom graduated school and got enough money to buy a new house This was one of the best days of our life and our biggest accomplishment. -
I often struggled as a kid with the school whether it was making friends or grades. I was usually always behind. As a kid, I was very shy and hardly talked. Eventually, as I grew up I got better I played volleyball and gain more of social life but still I never really have liked school. -
My dad got a girlfriend and moved four hours away from me. This made me upset. My dad and I drifted and most of his focus went to his girlfriend. I did not like their relationship. This left me and my dad arguing and I resented him. I now do not have communication with my father. It broke me. I started going downhill and finally now have excepted it. I have come to peace but my family is mostly only my mom, aunt, and, grandma now. -
Daisy my dog changed my life. Although she is just a dog I swear I could not live without her. When I had no body daisy was always there. She helped me gain hope again. Helping me through every rough night. Even if I had the worst day ever I gain peace knowing a go home to one huge furball. She is a shoulder to cry on, has ears to listen and is an amazing best friend. Daisy is 4 years old and a giant black great dane. -
Growing up as a teen is hard enough but having a rough start made it even harder. I struggled with mental since 13 years old. I had lots of anxiety and even some depression. Having a rough time eating, hands always shaking, heartbeat racing, throwing up, and constant nightmares. I was very insecure I started rebelling and pushing away from my dad. Struggling with mental health really made me passionate about psychology. I eventually got better and now living healthy and happy. -
Currently, I am a sophomore in high school at Canon City High school. I am 15 years old. I enjoy hanging out with my friends and of course my great Dane daisy. My hobbies are reading, exercise, nutrition, and anything outdoors. I would describe myself as a very independent, adventurous, peaceful person. I am usually quiet and sometimes shy. My mom is my biggest role model and she built the best life for me. My favorite color is black
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As a future career, I want to become a therapist for teens. My journey with mental health really made me passionate about psychology and want to be there for teens because you never know to want someone is going through. I would like to go to college in Hawaii because Hawaii is my escape place.
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One thing you should know about me is I love plants and poetry. One day I hope to work at a flower shop where I can have as many plants as I want. Poetry is very meaningful to me by analyzing someone's perception of the world makes me view life in a different way. I want to make a poetry book. -
My independence has always been a big thing for me since I was little. As a kid, I love being by myself. Moving to a new city while young and broke sounds like music to my ears. I want to create a life I know I worked for and deserve. Having only yourself in such a big city is one of my goals. Also, I love interior decorations so I want to decorate my house. -
Now I know this might sound crazy but, hear me out I want to live in my car and travel to the usa. Traveling is one of my biggest goals and main priority. Seeing places, spending time outdoors, and meeting new people. Having memories you will never forget is life-changing. I want to save money and bring my dog everywhere. -
I have never viewed marriage as a need. Growing up and seeing lots of unhealthy relationships mostly made me scared of commitment. I always hope to find someone that is my other half but if not I will be happy by myself. I will never stay in a relationship I am unhappy with. I know that it takes a lot of effort for a relationship. I want someone very ambitious and who takes care of me. Someone who understands me and will grow old together. -
When I get older I want to own a lake house in the mountains. It has always been one of my biggest goals. Always dreaming of how big my house will be, was my escape from my reality when I was younger. I never wanted to be rich or famous I just want a simple happy life. I hope to be able to support my mom and help her because she always gave me a life I never dreamed of. Maybe having one or two kids and providing my kids a stable household and showing them a healthy relationship. -
I never will be sad to grow old. I think growing grey hair and having wrinkles will show how much of a life I lived. I want to have traveled so much. I will never let anything stop me because of my age maybe, even going back to school. When I retire I would love to go back to school and get another degree because I never want to stop educating myself.