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I was born in Hurley Hospital, 3 days after the 9/11 attack.
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I dont know the date, but my mother gets married when I was in third grade, and I was the flower girl.
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My mom gets divorced two months later, and eventually finds someone new.
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We lost our house in Goodrich, and found a house with my moms boyfriend, and we all move in together.
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Moved to Brandon schools, and my little brother was born; and I finally had the family I've always wanted.
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I was bullied horribly in Brandon, but that's where I met my bestfriend, Grace, and learned how to stick up for myself.
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Our septic tank blew out, and we had to move, and I lost contact with my best friend Grace. But I did meet amazing people here in Holly.
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My step Grandfather got mentally Ill, and had to go to a mental hospital, That's when my family started to change.
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My step dad started to abuse me, and I started to feel lonely and helpless. That's when I started edging toward depression.
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Elaine, my step dads mom, started being very harsh toward me, and I was afraid to go over to her house on weekends. And my happy places were being destroyed.
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Started getting really paranoid, very nervous, outlashing and got very queit. I just stopped talking to everyone.
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That led to my friends getting nervous, and my into to Buddhism, which started to impact my life.
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I came back from outpatient, and I never felt so loved in my entire life, after being gone for a month.
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In 8th Grade, I finally got the help I needed, which just ended up making me stronger.
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I was the youngest woman to recieve a Gohonzon in my division for Buddhism. Impacted my life by increasing happiness and wisdom.
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My step dad left my mom, got kicked out, had to move. Which would eventually lead to further depression issues which then led to more help.
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All of this made me who I am today, and I'm very proud of that. I've entered high school as a new person, one that I can be proud of.
