I was once a little girl who couldn't comprehend a word the teacher had said.
I remember the long hours spent in special ed, learning how to read and write.
I listened to my mother rereading her letters out loud to help me in school.
I saw the memory of my teacher, blurry in my mind but clear at the time, screeching her only companion across the white board.
I worried that I would go on in elementary school, having trouble throughout the years.
I thought that as the years went by that I was becoming too smart for special ed.
But, I want to change.

I am a determined high schooler, pushing past all the barriers in my way, succeeding in my classes.
I think that sometimes it would be easier if I wasn't in an AP class, and that the world is open to a endless amount  of opportunities.
I need to get past high school, and to make a name for myself, not becoming another forgotten lonely soul in life.
I try to never give up, not quitting, but I know I have to avoid the stress.
I feel that sometimes, I wont make it in life, and that one bad test grade will ruin a future opportunity of a good college for me.
I forgive anyone that has caused me emotional pain during the day, that I would bottle up inside till I got home.
Now, I can change a little.

I will still work hard, never stopping  from reaching my goals, and I will climb the stairs to the top. I will choose a career where I can help someone, but be happy and enjoy my life at the same time.
I dream of the day when I'm known for doing great things, being well respected in my chosen line of work.
I hope that I will not get scared along the way, that will want to make me back down.
I predict that I will do anything I want in life, my parents supporting me along the way.
I know that learning in closet sized classroom as a little girl,has taught me hard work and will carry on with me my whole life.
I will always be determined, trying to succeed in everything that is thrown into my face.To keep on pushing through the struggle till the wall is broken.
I will not change.