Where I'm From

 My goal in writing this piece and what I hope the readers take away from it is self-perseverance and self-reliance. The first stanza is my identity and prepping for the day, a mental note to myself that I have to be affirm to the external world, put myself out there. The second stanza is being healthy and getting the nutrition that I need to survive throughout the day. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day as I was told. Both stanzas discusses where I am, in the present moment. However, The last stanza is a social commentary of expectations and it is the closest to describe where I came from. Doing manual labor in order to provide for myself, as most teens do while also going to school. 

Life is about survival, whether if it is financially, mentally, and emotionally. It has been about staying afloat. This reflection helped comfort me that I made it this far when I couldn't have imagined it back then. It is about being grateful that it did not go another route. 

I hope the readers understand that if they are dealing with any hardships right now, it is okay. It is okay to take a deep breath and let go. Moments where you just want the day to be over, but you have to build that discipline for growth and do what needs to get done for yourself. Be proud of the things you have accomplished, even if it is just rising out of bed and going to school or work.