evagirl08

[evagirl08]

Change Your Path

You’ve probably heard people say “you can't get out of what you grew up in.” I know I have.

My Biological parents were drug addicts and not stable. So, therefore, I went into foster care for 4 years. Visitations, birthdays, and the pictures were really hard for me. Pictures of my parents always brought back emotions. Birthday’s made and still do make me feel abandoned. When I was little, I used to go to visitations to see my dad. After it messed up my emotions up for like 3 to 4 weeks. I’m adopted, so I didn't really grow up in that lifestyle for a long time. But what about those who aren't adopted. They grew up with drugs and messed up lives. A Lot of them will or do get wrapped up in the lifestyle they grew up in. They go down the same path, thinking *there isn't anything else for me this is my life.* But that's not right. Anybody can choose their own path. I'm not going to do what my parents did, I'm going to college and go into the police force. So just because you were born into bad stuff, you don't have to live that way. I read a true story, There was this kid who grew up in the ghetto. He was 16 when his 11-year-old brother got shot over a drug dealing fight. So he was going to throw his life away by shooting the guy who killed his brother, he got his gun, went to this guy. When he was hiding behind a car, he remembered what his little brother said one day, “You could go to college and become a famous basketball player because you're really good.” So he put the gun away and walked home. Now, He is in his 3rd year of college. That is a great example that you can change your life outcome. Nobody can tell you what you can do or what you can't be. Believe in yourself always. Try and accomplish everything you can. Be brave and Strong. DON'T GIVE UP!!!

Because I believe in you!