What Shapes My Life

After learning about Genie in psychology class, and then again in sociology- it really made my heart go out to the children/adults who have been neglected as harsh as Genie. The way you act is shaped by the experiences you encounter. Also, the people that are involved in your life shape the way you live and act. One experience that truly impacted my life was when my mom became very sick when I was in 6th grade. I didn't know much at the time, but she went off on Halloween telling me that it was just a check-up. Little did I know that she had complications and would need surgery. At 12 years old, my dad kept very little knowledge from me. My mom ended up in a coma and ended up being in the hospital for 6 weeks- missing Thanksgiving that year. Thankfully, luck was on her side and my mom made a full recovery. Ever since then, I have learned to never take things for granted. My mom is like my best friend, and every day I wonder what life would have been like without her. It is those kind of experiences that open your eyes to reality. I now live my life to the fullest, and never take anything/anyone for granted.