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Born
Born in Lehigh Valley, PA. I'd say this is the most importnant event because I needed to be born for anything else to happen! I was born and raised until the age of 8 here in Pennsylvania. -
Moved to Arizona
This is when things started to get really difficult for me. Moving was very difficult. I stopped eating, talking, and enjoying life, In other words, I was a very depressed 8 year old! If only past me knew all the great things that would result from the move. Yes, some very bad things happened too but the good always outshines the bad. -
First Horse
His name was Red, I was overjoyed! I'd been begging and begging for my own horse, and I got one! He was the kindest, sweetest horse I've ever know. He taught me so much and I miss him very, very much. -
Another Horse...
His name was Pyro. At first, we hated each other! Eventually though, we just clicked and he became my best friend. When I wasn't at school, I was riding or hanging out with him. I've never worked so hard on another horse-ever. -
Reichart Celebrationo
I had a broken foot, but my willpower was stronger than ever! Months of hard work and practice all led up to this show. I literally put blood, sweat, and tears into this competition. Thankfully, all the late nights payed off when I won a Reserve Championship at a nationally ranked show! -
Pyro is sold
Shortly after the Reichart Celebration, some "drama" was going on with my family. One day I was at the barn riding when I woman showed up with a horse trailer and told me that Pyro was no longer mine and she was taking him. Speechless, I got off and watched my best friend and the horse who I had worked so hard on be loaded into a trailer. I didn't get to say goodbye and I never saw him again. To this day, it is one of my biggest regrets that I didn't do more to get him back somehow. -
Panic Disorder
I had always been an anxious person. Even from a very small child, I had anxiety. However, that was nothing compared to having panic attacks. I remember the first so vividly. I was sitting in choir class in eighth grade. Suddenly, my hands went numb, I couldn't breath, my heart was beating rapidly, and I was overwhelmed with the feeling of absolute terror. I didn't know what was happening-I thought I was having a heart attack. -
Moved Schools
I moved highschools during freshman year. It turned out to be one of my best decisions! I met my bestfriend, improved myself, and became happier overall. Around this time is when I really started to improve mentally. During freshman year, I definitely had ups and downs but I was starting to learn more about myself and how to help myself. -
Another school switch
I switched high schools again, and I love it! Although my other school was good, my current one is really where I can focus and succeed academically. I've had so much improvement in every aspect since I switched. Even though I don't have friends there, I can put all my effort into school without distraction. -
Working!
I now work two jobs! I love working and being independent! Work is great because I'm doing something I feel is worthwhile and beneficial to me.
