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My grandma got cancer when I was 5 years old. This impacted me a lot as I had to move out from home into my granny's house and start school in a completely new town, all while worrying about my grandma being sick. This made me hypervigilant and caring. I always reach out when people aren't feeling well and try to make them as comfortable as possible. I think this event has also made me a very anxious person, I'm terrified that something will happen to my friends and family, or even myself.
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Job's Daughters was a philanthropy sorority I joined when I was around 13. Before I joined this organization I was very quiet and didn't have many friends. This organization made an impact on me because it helped me to become outspoken and confident. I used to have panic attacks trying to order my own food, but by joining this organization, I'm now the person who offers to speak if no one else wants to. I've become a leader because of my time with this sorority.
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My granny was who I moved in with when my grandmother got cancer. She was one of the stepping stones to me becoming a good person, so losing her had a profound impact on me. I now see myself trying to be like my granny, she was a very kind, welcoming woman who was independent up until her death, and I try to be the same way. I held my granny in such high regard, and now I'm trying to hold myself to those same standards. I want to be kind like she was, and I think I'm slowly making my way.
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I was raised by my grandparents. My grandfather was my father figure so his death was really hard for me. His death helped me to become more appreciative and aware of life. I now never take a single second for granted because I don't want to live my life waiting for the future. My grandpa helped shape me, but I think his death shaped me even more. I'm more empathetic to grief and loss, because nothing has effected me quite like his passing.
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When I was younger, I didn't think I would live to see the age of 16, let alone graduate high school while being fully committed and on a full ride to my first pick school. This event helped prove to myself that I can persevere and I am strong. I was able to work through any struggles I have and come out on top. This helped me with my confidence as well as my self love, as it helped me to view myself and be proud rather than have negative emotions.