"Life is an everlasting process of change," my dad always tells me. As someone who has grown up in the military system, I agree. For as long as I can remember, I have been in a cycle of being at a military base for three years and then packing up everything I know to do it again. Moving time and time again has taught me how valuable family and self-worth is. After each move, there is a time of isolation. Although it isn't complete isolation, you are still away from all the people you have built a life with over the last three years. Just like it sounds, this period is miserable. Lingering on what has happened and what could've been, in a hotel room that smells like cleaning supplies. But just like any other thing, these feelings come to an end and an inner resilience pushes to the surface. Facing emotional setbacks as a young kid and teenager is needed. Setbacks help you understand how the world can work and how you can manage your way through it. Resilience is a skill used in everyday life, not only in your worst moments. Although resilience can be an intrapersonal skill, it can show who you can rely on. Although some teenage years are rough, I know I can fall back on my parents and brother. When you only have your family by your side, you realize what truly matters. The core family has a strong impact on our values and behavior. From a young age, we learn from our family how to interact with the world and how to see ourselves. My dad has always kept the Army values of LDRSHIP to my brother and I. Seeing my dad put countless hours and dedication to perfection into his profession has shown me how much of a difference attitude can make. Having these seven values close to my heart from a young age has set me up for success and ensured a confident mindset in securing who I am. Although these values are taught by parents outside of the service, I believe that seeing my dad go through uncomfortable situations, such as war, and persevere to continue his profession, makes all the difference. Setbacks are part of life and are the reason we progress throughout life. The types of setbacks make us who we are. Being a part of a military family has shown me many things, and learning to be resilient has stuck out. Although the process can be taxing, I wouldn't trade the experience for the world. In the end, I learned how to follow good principles and to rely on those I call my family.