Nostalgia-Personal Narrative

When most people reflect on their childhood they are consumed with feelings of nostalgia and yearning. They are typically faced with memories of a more carefree and joyous time period. I on the other hand, am faced with memories of war, struggle, and strength. My life has not been a fairytale, nor has it been a complete nightmare. I like to believe that all the obstacles I have been faced with has shaped me into the person I am today. Everyday represents a new struggle to surpass yesterday's maximum effort, an issue of mind over matter. Everyday represents a new struggle to surpass yesterday's maximum effort, an issue of mind over matter.

Previously, I stated that I have been faced with memories of war. However, I did not mean that figuratively. My family and I migrated to the United States from a small village in Liberia. Our migration was not premeditated, we were forced out of our country because of a civil war. I remember us staying up all night long, in …show more content…
I say that struggle is my first, middle, and last name. It seems like everywhere I go, I attract a misfortunate situation. For example after my parents divorce, my mom, my sister, and I had no where to live for a year. We had to move in with my great aunt, and shared a four bedroom house with six other people. That was also the same year that I was faced with my first act of discrimination. My great aunt lived in a small town in South Dakota, and I was the only African African in my entire grade. During that time, I was upset about our situation and the harassment that I faced at school. Now I see that these experiences benefited me for the better. Living in a house with so many people taught me to be more selfless, and allowed me to get in touch with my African heritage. Being alienated and tormented provided me with more time to focus and excel in school work. Also, I have compassion for people and can relate to those who are being bullied or were