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House is broken in to
This affected me because my safe haven was invaded and destroyed by complete strangers. This is where my trust issues began. -
Family car is broken in to
After our house was broken in to, our car was broken in to. I believe the two events were unrelated, but it showed me that there were many bad people out there to get me. -
First Year of School
This was my first year of kindergarten. It was my chance to grow and develop in a new setting and start on my path for a good education. Unfortuantely, this was my unhappiest year of school due to family issues. -
Grandma J. is diagnosed with cancer
My grandma (on my mom's side) is diagnosed with breast cancer. This was a big deal for me, because it was the first time I was faced with possibly losing a family member. -
Mom is diagnosed with breast cancer
This is one of the most influencial experiences on my social and emotional development. I cried a lot, and became a recluse. -
Aunt is diagnosed with breast cancer
My mom's sister is diagnosed with breast cancer. I began to believe that I was going to end up like the rest of the women on that side of the family, and I had to go to counseling at school. -
Moved to a new school
I moved to a new school for the fifth grade. This was a very emotional time for me, because I didn't want to leave my friends at my other school. I had to relearn how to make friends and start all over. -
Grandma M.
My grandma (on my dad's side of the family) had a stroke and was hospitalized. I had finally started to come out of my shell, and the this put me right back in it.
