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Personal Essay: Changing My Life

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Shashana McKinney 22582019-7001

Have you ever wanted to pick up, move away and start over? I know I always did. The life I was living became a means to an end. I had to face several obstacles before I was able to change my life. Through A change of environment, self determination,and the will to reinvent myself I was able to change who I used to be.

I always wants to live a carefree, happy and have a easy life. I wanted to fall in love and to be loved. However the life I was living was none of that. It was completely unmanageable and pure chaos. I had to have drugs just to get up in the morning or to a take shower or do anything but sleep. The places that the drugs had took me to where so dark and lonely. I had to have it all cost. It controlled me I was it’s puppet. I would steal from store to feed my addiction. I would use man to give me money or drugs. I always felt so lost and so dirty. I was only happy when I was really high. I knew …show more content…

Who would've known stepping out of my comfort zone and changing my environment could cause so much growth and change. Today I have a job I have held for over a year where I am loved and appreciated. I got a whole new start on life no one knows my past unless I choose to tell them. I have been so determined to change and let everyone see the person I am today. I don't steal and I am drug free. My life has completely changed so much that no one would recognize me I have reinvented my life and I love every minute of it. See who I was doesn't have to be who I am today. I am so proud of how far I have come and all the work I have done. This doesn't mean that the work is over I continue everyday to grow and to stay clean. Today I work on finishing High School after which I'll be working for the state with great benefits. I never thought this be my life. Thank you Lord for making me who I was but most of bringing to who I am

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