How Do Philosophies Shape Our Perspective
Philosophies consistently change as everyday occurrences shape our perspective. From a young age, I was held to a higher standard than my peers. My mother had recently been abandoned by my father, and was left to work three jobs to support the bills he had left behind. I depended on her as much as she depended on me, and we worked together to survive. Days before my fourth birthday, I began to become too sick to attend school, too sick to even walk. This progressed until my doctors ran enough tests to determine I was a type one, insulin dependent, diabetic. As a child, I was conditioned by the reactions I received. I constantly got rewarded for the bravery of taking my own insulin at 7, or waking up early to check my glucose on my own. My teachers
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With time, I grew out of the meaningless phase of my life and began to accept who I was and began to take control of my disease. My glucose began to regulate, and I was able to receive an insulin pump. I went from taking nearly 20 injections a day to taking one every three days. My quality of life has increase immensely, and I am free to pursuit any aspect in life I wish. Though my peers brought forth more challenges than diabetes itself, I grew to recognize that I am an inspiration to many people. I am currently the drum major of my school's marching band, and I will receive my associates degree in the Spring from Santa Fe. Tackling so many challenges while facing the struggle of my illness proved to be a huge challenge, but I would not ask for any other experience. Every day brings a new challenge but I am willing to face it with previous obstacles I have overcome in mind. I am extremely humbled and thankful as I was blessed with an extremely loving and considerate mother who always ensures my safety. I am otherwise thankful to have been given so many opportunities to flourish and receive an education within such an outstanding
With time, I grew out of the meaningless phase of my life and began to accept who I was and began to take control of my disease. My glucose began to regulate, and I was able to receive an insulin pump. I went from taking nearly 20 injections a day to taking one every three days. My quality of life has increase immensely, and I am free to pursuit any aspect in life I wish. Though my peers brought forth more challenges than diabetes itself, I grew to recognize that I am an inspiration to many people. I am currently the drum major of my school's marching band, and I will receive my associates degree in the Spring from Santa Fe. Tackling so many challenges while facing the struggle of my illness proved to be a huge challenge, but I would not ask for any other experience. Every day brings a new challenge but I am willing to face it with previous obstacles I have overcome in mind. I am extremely humbled and thankful as I was blessed with an extremely loving and considerate mother who always ensures my safety. I am otherwise thankful to have been given so many opportunities to flourish and receive an education within such an outstanding