"The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding." (Proverbs 4:7). Wisdom that's what everyone tries to attain. Although everyone tries there best to attain it, not everyone would be able to achieve it. That's something I was able to achieve my 17 years of my life. Ten years old I had to care for my young siblings day and night. While that was going on I still had to go school. My parents were always working so that left me to tend to the care of my younger siblings. Why? I'm the eldest that was my duty in the household. I had to learn pretty young that I can't be immature and irresponsable. I had to grow up pretty fast. With responsibility came decisions, did I always make the right one? Of course not I mess up just like everyone did. Through those mistakes is what made me learn, then there comes wisdom. It's true, the longer you live the wiser you are but that's not always true. Experience, what you go through makes you wise. Through all these mistakes all the responsibility one has went through can make a person wise. Wisdom dosent always mean intelligence I learned it pretty quickly as I started high-school. How so? I would work really hard in school yet I had a full plate at home caring for my siblings but also keeping my grades up so I can go somewhere. A tough journey I would say yet I thought, through that experience it would make it easier to do good in school since I know more of what goes on in the real world but it wasn't true. My grades started slipping junior year since I started working more, still caring for my siblings but all that didn't make me smart enough. Not when it came to academics. Working hard is what can really guide you. I became the type of person that can give wisdom to others but also work hard. A hardworker I would say I am, I learned senior year how to work these 2 jobs all the meanwhile keeping my grades up and caring for my siblings. I was able to rank 12/250 for my senior year it's an amazing accomplishment. When I worked, when I cared for my siblings all those nights of studying I realized I don't always have to do this. I love my parents a lot but they work so much and it feels like they put the parenting load on me. I realized I wanted to do something that would prove to increase your salary throughout the years but also would be so fulfilling. Everytime I cared for my siblings as stressful as it tended to be I loved it because I knew how much they appreciated myself caring for them. That's where I came upon nursing a career for those who work hard, gain wisdom, and wouldn't give up a thing to get out of that career. Everyone can work hard and get a career in nursing but not everyone can make there patients feel loved and cared for as I've learned to do over the years for my siblings. Not only nursing but a career in medicine is one for those hardworkers that would strive for more wisdom but also fulfillment. I can bring those qualities to this field because I've been able to attain but also bring them to be more in the future.

I sit on my bed staring at the wall and question why I even have to go to school today. Sleepiness still in my head, I wonder if today is going to be a struggle… that memory is bothering me again. It feels worse not having a lot of people there for me.. I ended up losing touch with so many people over the summer due to COVID. But I made a new friend this school year, and we clicked so suddenly. He’s there for me through any circumstance, even now. Sitting in class, head on the music stand, I couldn’t even bring myself to play a simple song. Everyone stared at me, bewildered since I always give off a cheerful persona. Mrs. Maccarone was the first person I told. She was quiet for a long time. She gave me both assurance and empathy in that moment, and told me she would have to report what I told her to the school. The police came into play soon after. I know what my relative did was an act of sexual assault and that it’s not my fault, but I couldn’t stop thinking that I let it happen. I blamed myself for what happened only because my parents made it seem as if it was true. They always told me that I liked it since I never said anything in all those years. Thankfully my friend was there for me to help make life better. He told me it wasn’t my fault, he told me that it’s never the victim's fault, and he helped me see that everything would eventually be okay. I’m so very grateful for this new friend in my life. The moment I entered the detective's office and told them every detail, he was there for me. From the moment my mom cried because her oldest son had to leave and have a restraining order filed against him, to the moment I couldn't put him in jail because of my mom, my friend was there for me. Even to this day he’s there for me while my parents continue with their stubbornness, limiting me from everything I can do. Thus far, through perseverance I’m able to perform well in school and hope to go to college so I can go further in life. Coming from a big family, being able to thrive and work hard is what has helped me get through the difficult times. As the eldest daughter of six, I always felt the pressure of perfection. Although I was left with cleaning, cooking, and the wellbeing of my siblings, I honestly loved it. I know with all the experiences I’ve had, being able to protect my younger siblings from everything I've gone through is important. I don’t want them to have to go through something similar. Unfortunately what I went through is common in most households and I want to help those who are younger than me upon my journey through the study of pediatric medicine. I want to let all those children that I may meet one day, who may have gone through the same experience tell them “it’ll be okay”. I want to let them know it isn’t their fault, treat them and help them feel better. I want to be that friend that was there for me throughout that difficult experience and be there for those children who may have gone through the same thing. All the obstacles, challenges and heartaches I've ever gone through in my life have helped me become who I am today.. I am excited for the future.it.

I sit on my bed staring at the wall and question why I even have to go to school today. Sleepiness still in my head, I wonder if today is going to be a struggle… that memory is bothering me again. It feels worse not having a lot of people there for me.. I ended up losing touch with so many people over the summer due to COVID. But I made a new friend this school year, and we clicked so suddenly. He’s there for me through any circumstance, even now. Sitting in class, head on the music stand, I couldn’t even bring myself to play a simple song. Everyone stared at me, bewildered since I always give off a cheerful persona. Mrs. Maccarone was the first person I told. She was quiet for a long time. She gave me both assurance and empathy in that moment, and told me she would have to report what I told her to the school. The police came into play soon after. I know what my relative did was an act of sexual assault and that it’s not my fault, but I couldn’t stop thinking that I let it happen. I blamed myself for what happened only because my parents made it seem as if it was true. They always told me that I liked it since I never said anything in all those years. Thankfully my friend was there for me to help make life better. He told me it wasn’t my fault, he told me that it’s never the victim's fault, and he helped me see that everything would eventually be okay. I’m so very grateful for this new friend in my life. The moment I entered the detective's office and told them every detail, he was there for me. From the moment my mom cried because her oldest son had to leave and have a restraining order filed against him, to the moment I couldn't put him in jail because of my mom, my friend was there for me. Even to this day he’s there for me while my parents continue with their stubbornness, limiting me from everything I can do. Thus far, through perseverance I’m able to perform well in school and hope to go to college so I can go further in life. Coming from a big family, being able to thrive and work hard is what has helped me get through the difficult times. As the eldest daughter of six, I always felt the pressure of perfection. Although I was left with cleaning, cooking, and the wellbeing of my siblings, I honestly loved it. I know with all the experiences I’ve had, being able to protect my younger siblings from everything I've gone through is important. I don’t want them to have to go through something similar. Unfortunately what I went through is common in most households and I want to help those who are younger than me upon my journey through the study of pediatric medicine. I want to let all those children that I may meet one day, who may have gone through the same experience tell them “it’ll be okay”. I want to let them know it isn’t their fault, treat them and help them feel better. I want to be that friend that was there for me throughout that difficult experience and be there for those children who may have gone through the same thing. All the obstacles, challenges and heartaches I've ever gone through in my life have helped me become who I am today. I am excited for the future.it.

I sit on my bed staring at the wall and question why I even have to go to school today. Sleepiness still in my head, I wonder if today is going to be a struggle… that memory is bothering me again. It feels worse not having a lot of people there for me.. I ended up losing touch with so many people over the summer due to COVID. But I made a new friend this school year, and we clicked so suddenly. He’s there for me through any circumstance, even now. Sitting in class, head on the music stand, I couldn’t even bring myself to play a simple song. Everyone stared at me, bewildered since I always give off a cheerful persona. Mrs. Maccarone was the first person I told. She was quiet for a long time. She gave me both assurance and empathy in that moment, and told me she would have to report what I told her to the school. The police came into play soon after. I know what my relative did was an act of sexual assault and that it’s not my fault, but I couldn’t stop thinking that I let it happen. I blamed myself for what happened only because my parents made it seem as if it was true. They always told me that I liked it since I never said anything in all those years. Thankfully my friend was there for me to help make life better. He told me it wasn’t my fault, he told me that it’s never the victim's fault, and he helped me see that everything would eventually be okay. I’m so very grateful for this new friend in my life. The moment I entered the detective's office and told them every detail, he was there for me. From the moment my mom cried because her oldest son had to leave and have a restraining order filed against him, to the moment I couldn't put him in jail because of my mom, my friend was there for me. Even to this day he’s there for me while my parents continue with their stubbornness, limiting me from everything I can do. Thus far, through perseverance I’m able to perform well in school and hope to go to college so I can go further in life. Coming from a big family, being able to thrive and work hard is what has helped me get through the difficult times. As the eldest daughter of six, I always felt the pressure of perfection. Although I was left with cleaning, cooking, and the wellbeing of my siblings, I honestly loved it. I know with all the experiences I’ve had, being able to protect my younger siblings from everything I've gone through is important. I don’t want them to have to go through something similar. Unfortunately what I went through is common in most households and I want to help those who are younger than me upon my journey through the study of pediatric medicine. I want to let all those children that I may meet one day, who may have gone through the same experience tell them “it’ll be okay”. I want to let them know it isn’t their fault, treat them and help them feel better. I want to be that friend that was there for me throughout that difficult experience and be there for those children who may have gone through the same thing. All the obstacles, challenges and heartaches I've ever gone through in my life have helped me become who I am today.. I am excited for the future.it.

I sit on my bed staring at the wall and question why I even have to go to school today. Sleepiness still in my head, I wonder if today is going to be a struggle… that memory is bothering me again. It feels worse not having a lot of people there for me.. I ended up losing touch with so many people over the summer due to COVID. But I made a new friend this school year, and we clicked so suddenly. He’s there for me through any circumstance, even now. Sitting in class, head on the music stand, I couldn’t even bring myself to play a simple song. Everyone stared at me, bewildered since I always give off a cheerful persona. Mrs. Maccarone was the first person I told. She was quiet for a long time. She gave me both assurance and empathy in that moment, and told me she would have to report what I told her to the school. The police came into play soon after. I know what my relative did was an act of sexual assault and that it’s not my fault, but I couldn’t stop thinking that I let it happen. I blamed myself for what happened only because my parents made it seem as if it was true. They always told me that I liked it since I never said anything in all those years. Thankfully my friend was there for me to help make life better. He told me it wasn’t my fault, he told me that it’s never the victim's fault, and he helped me see that everything would eventually be okay. I’m so very grateful for this new friend in my life. The moment I entered the detective's office and told them every detail, he was there for me. From the moment my mom cried because her oldest son had to leave and have a restraining order filed against him, to the moment I couldn't put him in jail because of my mom, my friend was there for me. Even to this day he’s there for me while my parents continue with their stubbornness, limiting me from everything I can do. Thus far, through perseverance I’m able to perform well in school and hope to go to college so I can go further in life. Coming from a big family, being able to thrive and work hard is what has helped me get through the difficult times. As the eldest daughter of six, I always felt the pressure of perfection. Although I was left with cleaning, cooking, and the wellbeing of my siblings, I honestly loved it. I know with all the experiences I’ve had, being able to protect my younger siblings from everything I've gone through is important. I don’t want them to have to go through something similar. Unfortunately what I went through is common in most households and I want to help those who are younger than me upon my journey through the study of pediatric medicine. I want to let all those children that I may meet one day, who may have gone through the same experience tell them “it’ll be okay”. I want to let them know it isn’t their fault, treat them and help them feel better. I want to be that friend that was there for me throughout that difficult experience and be there for those children who may have gone through the same thing. All the obstacles, challenges and heartaches I've ever gone through in my life have helped me become who I am today.. I am excited for the future.it.

Sitting in class, head on the music stand, I couldn’t even bring myself to play a simple song. Everyone stared at me, bewildered since I always give off a cheerful persona. Mrs. Maccarone was the first person I told. She was quiet. She gave me both assurance and empathy in that moment, and told me she would have to report what I told her to the school. The police came into play soon after. I know what my relative did was an act of sexual assault and that it’s not my fault, but I couldn’t stop thinking that I let it happen. I blamed myself for what happened only because my parents made it seem as if it was true. They always told me that I liked it since I never said anything in all those years. Thankfully my friend was there for me to help make life better. He told me it wasn’t my fault, he told me that it’s never the victim's fault, and he helped me see that everything would eventually be okay. I’m so very grateful for this new friend in my life. The moment I entered the detective's office and told them every detail, he was there for me. From the moment my mom cried because her oldest son had to leave and have a restraining order filed against him, to the moment I couldn't put him in jail because of my mom, my friend was there for me. Even to this day he’s there for me while my parents continue with their stubbornness, limiting me from everything I can do. Thus far, through perseverance I’m able to perform well in school and hope to go to college so I can go further in life. Coming from a big family, being able to thrive and work hard is what has helped me get through the difficult times. As the eldest daughter of six, I always felt the pressure of perfection. Although I was left with cleaning, cooking, and the wellbeing of my siblings, I honestly loved it. I know with all the experiences I’ve had, being able to protect my younger siblings from everything I've gone through is important. I don’t want them to have to go through something similar. Unfortunately what I went through is common in most households and I want to help those who are younger than me upon my journey through the study of pediatric medicine. I want to let all those children that I may meet one day, who may have gone through the same experience tell them “it’ll be okay”. I want to let them know it isn’t their fault, treat them and help them feel better. I want to be that friend that was there for me throughout that difficult experience and be there for those children who may have gone through the same thing. All the obstacles, challenges and heartaches I've ever gone through in my life have helped me become who I am today.

I sit on my bed staring at the wall and question why I even have to go to school today. Sleepiness still in my head, I wonder if today is going to be a struggle… that memory is bothering me again. It feels worse not having a lot of people there for me.. I ended up losing touch with so many people over the summer due to COVID. Sitting in class, head on the music stand, I couldn’t even bring myself to play a simple song. Everyone stared at me, bewildered since I always give off a cheerful persona. Mrs. Maccarone was the first person I told. She was quiet for a long time. She gave me both assurance and empathy in that moment, and told me she would have to report what I told her to the school. The police came into play soon after. I know what my relative did was an act of sexual assault and that it’s not my fault, but I couldn’t stop thinking that I let it happen. I blamed myself for what happened only because my parents made it seem as if it was true. They always told me that I liked it since I never said anything in all those years. Thankfully my friend was there for me to help make life better. He told me it wasn’t my fault, he told me that it’s never the victim's fault, and he helped me see that everything would eventually be okay. I’m so very grateful for this new friend in my life. The moment I entered the detective's office and told them every detail, he was there for me. From the moment my mom cried because her oldest son had to leave and have a restraining order filed against him, to the moment I couldn't put him in jail because of my mom, my friend was there for me. Even to this day he’s there for me while my parents continue with their stubbornness, limiting me from everything I can do. Thus far, through perseverance I’m able to perform well in school and hope to go to college so I can go further in life. Coming from a big family, being able to thrive and work hard is what has helped me get through the difficult times. As the eldest daughter of six, I always felt the pressure of perfection. Although I was left with cleaning, cooking, and the wellbeing of my siblings, I honestly loved it. I love taking care of my 9 month old brother, and 7 year old brother. I know with all the experiences I’ve had, being able to protect my younger siblings from everything I've gone through is important. I don’t want them to have to go through something similar. Unfortunately what I went through is common in most households and I want to help those who are younger than me upon my journey through the study of pediatric medicine. I want to let all those children that I may meet one day, who may have gone through the same experience tell them “it’ll be okay”. I want to let them know it isn’t their fault, treat them and help them feel better. I want to be that friend that was there for me throughout that difficult experience and be there for those children who may have gone through the same thing. All the obstacles, challenges and heartaches I've ever gone through in my life have helped me become who I am today. I am excited for the future and grateful for the experiences that await.

I sit on my bed staring at the wall and question why I even have to go to school today. Sleepiness still in my head, I wonder if today is going to be a struggle… that memory is bothering me again. It feels worse not having a lot of people there for me.. I ended up losing touch with so many people over the summer due to COVID. Sitting in class, head on the music stand, I couldn’t even bring myself to play a simple song. Everyone stared at me, bewildered since I always give off a cheerful persona. Mrs. Maccarone was the first person I told. She was quiet for a long time. She gave me both assurance and empathy in that moment, and told me she would have to report what I told her to the school. The police came into play soon after. I know what my relative did was an act of sexual assault and that it’s not my fault, but I couldn’t stop thinking that I let it happen. I blamed myself for what happened only because my parents made it seem as if it was true. They always told me that I liked it since I never said anything in all those years. Thankfully my friend was there for me to help make life better. He told me it wasn’t my fault, he told me that it’s never the victim's fault, and he helped me see that everything would eventually be okay. I’m so very grateful for this new friend in my life. The moment I entered the detective's office and told them every detail, he was there for me. From the moment my mom cried because her oldest son had to leave and have a restraining order filed against him, to the moment I couldn't put him in jail because of my mom, my friend was there for me. Even to this day he’s there for me while my parents continue with their stubbornness, limiting me from everything I can do. Thus far, through perseverance I’m able to perform well in school and hope to go to college so I can go further in life. Coming from a big family, being able to thrive and work hard is what has helped me get through the difficult times. As the eldest daughter of six, I always felt the pressure of perfection. Although I was left with cleaning, cooking, and the wellbeing of my siblings, I honestly loved it. I love taking care of my 9 month old brother, and 7 year old brother. I know with all the experiences I’ve had, being able to protect my younger siblings from everything I've gone through is important. I don’t want them to have to go through something similar. Unfortunately what I went through is common in most households and I want to help those who are younger than me upon my journey through the study of pediatric medicine. I want to let all those children that I may meet one day, who may have gone through the same experience tell them “it’ll be okay”. I want to let them know it isn’t their fault, treat them and help them feel better. I want to be that friend that was there for me throughout that difficult experience and be there for those children who may have gone through the same thing. All the obstacles, challenges and heartaches I've ever gone through in my life have helped me become who I am today. I I am excited for the future and grateful for the experiences that await.

I sit on my bed staring at the wall and question why I even have to go to school today. Sleepiness still in my head, I wonder if today is going to be a struggle… that memory is bothering me again. It feels worse not having a lot of people there for me.. I ended up losing touch with so many people over the summer due to COVID. But I made a new friend this school year, and we clicked so suddenly. Sitting in class, head on the music stand, I couldn’t even bring myself to play a simple song. Everyone stared at me, bewildered since I always give off a cheerful persona. Mrs. Maccarone was the first person I told. She was quiet for a long time. She gave me both assurance and empathy in that moment, and told me she would have to report what I told her to the school. The police came into play soon after. I know what my relative did was an act of sexual assault and that it’s not my fault, but I couldn’t stop thinking that I let it happen. I blamed myself for what happened only because my parents made it seem as if it was true. They always told me that I liked it since I never said anything in all those years. Thankfully my friend was there for me to help make life better. He told me it wasn’t my fault, he told me that it’s never the victim's fault, and he helped me see that everything would eventually be okay. . The moment I entered the detective's office and told them every detail, he was there for me. From the moment my mom cried because her oldest son had to leave and have a restraining order filed against him, to the moment I couldn't put him in jail because of my mom, my friend was there for me. Even to this day he’s there for me while my parents continue with their stubbornness, limiting me from everything I can do. Coming from a big family, being able to thrive and work hard is what has helped me get through the difficult times. As the eldest daughter of six, I always felt the pressure of perfection. Although I was left with cleaning, cooking, and the wellbeing of my siblings, I honestly loved it. I love taking care of my siblings. I know with all the experiences I’ve had, being able to protect my younger siblings from everything I've gone through is important. I don’t want them to have to go through something similar. Unfortunately what I went through is common in most households and I want to help those who are younger than me upon my journey through the study of pediatric medicine. I want to let all those children that I may meet one day, who may have gone through the same experience tell them “it’ll be okay”. I want to let them know it isn’t their fault, treat them and help them feel better. I want to be that friend that was there for me throughout that difficult experience and be there for those children who may have gone through the same thing. All the obstacles, challenges and heartaches I've ever gone through in my life have helped me become who I am today. I am confident that I can take my strong work ethic, and personal experiences into a future working with children. I am excited for the future and grateful for the experiences that await.