At eight years old, I was sitting on the floor of a therapist's office, drawing a picture of an octopus, while a stranger continued to ask me questions. At that age, I was so confused about what was happening in my own mind. Why did I not like to go to school anymore? What made me scream and cry trying to leave my mom every morning? What is wrong with me? The therapist's diagnosis was... anxiety. She is the one that was able to give me the answers I needed, and helped me "fix" myself. Nearly a decade later, I want to do that same thing for other kiddos who are struggling. It began at the end of second grade, with lots of changes going on in my life. Somewhere along the lines, anxiety started to sneak its way into my life. Going from a kid that did not mind school and enjoyed learning with friends, to a different kid that feared the worst would happen while at school. It was quite apparent that I needed help, so, between my school counselor, parents, and therapist, we were able to figure out ways to teach me how to cope. I guess I was lucky enough because by the time I had gone to a few appointments and went on summer break, I came back to third grade feeling like I had superpowers. I was able to identify what my anxiety was and how to respond to it in ways that did not result in absolute meltdowns. Using the tools I was given, I gained a new-found determination to push through my anxieties and ways to go back to living life the way I was before. That determination is what has kept me going today. The anxiety still finds its way in, but I still find my way onward. My history with psychological issues is what made me intrigued to learn even more about psychology in general. So, when I was presented with the opportunity to take Advanced Placement(AP) Psychology in my sophomore year of high school, I took it. Taking that course revealed my passion for psychology and neuroscience. I knew that I wanted to go into that career field, so I began researching ways I could do so. In my research I found the perfect combination; Neuropsychology. I also knew that I wanted to work with kids. I have known that since I myself was a kid. Lo and behold, Pediatric Neuropsychology exists. My absolute dream. The journey to become a Pediatric Neuropsychologist is quite daunting and something that causes my anxiety. I have to graduate high school, earn my bachelor's degree in psychology, and then get my PhD in Clinical Psychology. The anxiousness I have about this process comes from doubts that I will not be able to handle that much school, or that I will not be able to afford that much school. Whenever I have these thoughts, I always try to remind myself that I have overcome hard things because of my determination. Because of my determination, I am able to recognize that I do have the ability to succeed, and will be able to find ways to succeed, no matter what is happening in my life.