SheaLynn Sullivan 01-11-2025 The saying "an apple doesn't fall from a tree" is significant to me. I have lived a long life filled with many people who have been good examples and bad. All these experiences taught me how much a parental figure can shape you into who you are today. During my adolescence, my mother constantly worked, often balancing being a stay-at-home mom, working full-time as a waitress, and leaving me home with my father. Being a server never brought in enough money to make ends meet; my mother's need for inconsistency was reflected not only in our living situations but also in her relationships. This volatility became a constant in my life as I moved from state to state, living in temporary homes like small hotel rooms, while my parents, especially my mother and stepfather, frequently argued over money and the next move. One of the most drastic transitions was when we moved to Arkansas and into a small apartment, marking the end of my mother and father's relationship and solidifying the chaos and instability I had grown accustomed to. During this time, my parents would constantly fight. It seemed the only hope that was brought was my sister; I was overjoyed to become an older sister. My mother was always working or out with friends; during this time, my father took the path of drugs. I was left with the example of a person with an addiction as well as a naive parent. I began to take the role of a parent at the age of eight. Forced to put other responsibilities on top of my own began my troubles in school. I was never taught the importance of grades, for most of my elementary and middle school years I never took my schooling seriously due to my parent's lack of motivation or attentiveness. Soon, school was the last on my list; my mother had now found a new spouse. My new stepfather seemed nice enough until the abuse began. Through the eight years of abuse, I had to balance the burden of my parents as well as my own needs. This situation put me in a dark place that I am now recovering from. Today marks five years since I left the situation I was once in. I have begun my journey of Christianity and finding a balance between school and dealing with at-home situations. I do my best in school to keep an A or B average and be social with those around me. I use the examples of those before me to become the hard-working individual I am today. This shows through my religion and the relationships I acquired while living here. I will continue to work hard to prove my growth and never put myself in the situation I once was. Although I love my parents, I strive to do better for myself and my future. Even through the changes, I still experience the seeds planted in me. I see this through my doubt and anxiety, but through it all, I continue to pursue the life I want to receive.

SheaLynn Sullivan 01-11-2025 The saying "an apple doesn't fall from a tree" is significant to me. I have lived a long life filled with many people who have been good examples and bad. All these experiences taught me how much a parental figure can shape you into who you are today. During my adolescence, my mother constantly worked, often balancing being a stay-at-home mom, working full-time as a waitress, and leaving me home with my father. Being a server never brought in enough money to make ends meet; my mother's need for inconsistency was reflected not only in our living situations but also in her relationships. This volatility became a constant in my life as I moved from state to state, living in temporary homes like small hotel rooms, while my parents, especially my mother and stepfather, frequently argued over money and the next move. One of the most drastic transitions was when we moved to Arkansas and into a small apartment, marking the end of my mother and father's relationship and solidifying the chaos and instability I had grown accustomed to. During this time, my parents would constantly fight. It seemed the only hope that was brought was my sister; I was overjoyed to become an older sister. My mother was always working or out with friends; during this time, my father took the path of drugs. I was left with the example of a person with an addiction as well as a naive parent. I began to take the role of a parent at the age of eight. Forced to put other responsibilities on top of my own began my troubles in school. I was never taught the importance of grades, for most of my elementary and middle school years I never took my schooling seriously due to my parent's lack of motivation or attentiveness. Soon, school was the last on my list; my mother had now found a new spouse. My new stepfather seemed nice enough until the abuse began. Through the eight years of abuse, I had to balance the burden of my parents as well as my own needs. This situation put me in a dark place that I am now recovering from. Today marks five years since I left the situation I was once in. I have begun my journey of Christianity and finding a balance between school and dealing with at-home situations. I do my best in school to keep an A or B average and be social with those around me. I use the examples of those before me to become the hard-working individual I am today. This shows through my religion and the relationships I acquired while living here. I will continue to work hard to prove my growth and never put myself in the situation I once was. Although I love my parents, I strive to do better for myself and my future. Even through the changes, I still experience the seeds planted in me. I see this through my doubt and anxiety, but through it all, I continue to pursue the life I want to receive.

SheaLynn Sullivan 01-11-2025 The saying "an apple doesn't fall from a tree" is significant to me. I have lived a long life filled with many people who have been good examples and bad. All these experiences taught me how much a parental figure can shape you into who you are today. During my adolescence, my mother constantly worked, often balancing being a stay-at-home mom, working full-time as a waitress, and leaving me home with my father. Being a server never brought in enough money to make ends meet; my mother's need for inconsistency was reflected not only in our living situations but also in her relationships. This volatility became a constant in my life as I moved from state to state, living in temporary homes like small hotel rooms, while my parents, especially my mother and stepfather, frequently argued over money and the next move. One of the most drastic transitions was when we moved to Arkansas and into a small apartment, marking the end of my mother and father's relationship and solidifying the chaos and instability I had grown accustomed to. During this time, my parents would constantly fight. It seemed the only hope that was brought was my sister; I was overjoyed to become an older sister. My mother was always working or out with friends; during this time, my father took the path of drugs. I was left with the example of a person with an addiction as well as a naive parent. I began to take the role of a parent at the age of eight. Forced to put other responsibilities on top of my own began my troubles in school. I was never taught the importance of grades, for most of my elementary and middle school years I never took my schooling seriously due to my parent's lack of motivation or attentiveness. Soon, school was the last on my list; my mother had now found a new spouse. My new stepfather seemed nice enough until the abuse began. Through the eight years of abuse, I had to balance the burden of my parents as well as my own needs. This situation put me in a dark place that I am now recovering from. Today marks five years since I left the situation I was once in. I have begun my journey of Christianity and finding a balance between school and dealing with at-home situations. I do my best in school to keep an A or B average and be social with those around me. I use the examples of those before me to become the hard-working individual I am today. This shows through my religion and the relationships I acquired while living here. I will continue to work hard to prove my growth and never put myself in the situation I once was. Although I love my parents, I strive to do better for myself and my future. Even through the changes, I still experience the seeds planted in me. I see this through my doubt and anxiety, but through it all, I continue to pursue the life I want to receive.

SheaLynn Sullivan 01-11-2025 The saying "an apple doesn't fall from a tree" is significant to me. I have lived a long life filled with many people who have been good examples and bad. All these experiences taught me how much a parental figure can shape you into who you are today. During my adolescence, my mother constantly worked, often balancing being a stay-at-home mom, working full-time as a waitress, and leaving me home with my father. Being a server never brought in enough money to make ends meet; my mother's need for inconsistency was reflected not only in our living situations but also in her relationships. This volatility became a constant in my life as I moved from state to state, living in temporary homes like small hotel rooms, while my parents, especially my mother and stepfather, frequently argued over money and the next move. One of the most drastic transitions was when we moved to Arkansas and into a small apartment, marking the end of my mother and father's relationship and solidifying the chaos and instability I had grown accustomed to. During this time, my parents would constantly fight. It seemed the only hope that was brought was my sister; I was overjoyed to become an older sister. My mother was always working or out with friends; during this time, my father took the path of drugs. I was left with the example of a person with an addiction as well as a naive parent. I began to take the role of a parent at the age of eight. Forced to put other responsibilities on top of my own began my troubles in school. I was never taught the importance of grades, for most of my elementary and middle school years I never took my schooling seriously due to my parent's lack of motivation or attentiveness. Soon, school was the last on my list; my mother had now found a new spouse. My new stepfather seemed nice enough until the abuse began. Through the eight years of abuse, I had to balance the burden of my parents as well as my own needs. This situation put me in a dark place that I am now recovering from. Today marks five years since I left the situation I was once in. I have begun my journey of Christianity and finding a balance between school and dealing with at-home situations. I do my best in school to keep an A or B average and be social with those around me. I use the examples of those before me to become the hard-working individual I am today. This shows through my religion and the relationships I acquired while living here. I will continue to work hard to prove my growth and never put myself in the situation I once was. Although I love my parents, I strive to do better for myself and my future. Even through the changes, I still experience the seeds planted in me. I see this through my doubt and anxiety, but through it all, I continue to pursue the life I want to receive.

SheaLynn Sullivan 01-11-2025 The saying "an apple doesn't fall from a tree" is significant to me. I have lived a long life filled with many people who have been good examples and bad. All these experiences taught me how much a parental figure can shape you into who you are today. During my adolescence, my mother constantly worked, often balancing being a stay-at-home mom, working full-time as a waitress, and leaving me home with my father. Being a server never brought in enough money to make ends meet; my mother's need for inconsistency was reflected not only in our living situations but also in her relationships. This volatility became a constant in my life as I moved from state to state, living in temporary homes like small hotel rooms, while my parents, especially my mother and stepfather, frequently argued over money and the next move. One of the most drastic transitions was when we moved to Arkansas and into a small apartment, marking the end of my mother and father's relationship and solidifying the chaos and instability I had grown accustomed to. During this time, my parents would constantly fight. It seemed the only hope that was brought was my sister; I was overjoyed to become an older sister. My mother was always working or out with friends; during this time, my father took the path of drugs. I was left with the example of a person with an addiction as well as a naive parent. I began to take the role of a parent at the age of eight. Forced to put other responsibilities on top of my own began my troubles in school. I was never taught the importance of grades, for most of my elementary and middle school years I never took my schooling seriously due to my parent's lack of motivation or attentiveness. Soon, school was the last on my list; my mother had now found a new spouse. My new stepfather seemed nice enough until the abuse began. Through the eight years of abuse, I had to balance the burden of my parents as well as my own needs. This situation put me in a dark place that I am now recovering from. Today marks five years since I left the situation I was once in. I have begun my journey of Christianity and finding a balance between school and dealing with at-home situations. I do my best in school to keep an A or B average and be social with those around me. I use the examples of those before me to become the hard-working individual I am today. This shows through my religion and the relationships I acquired while living here. I will continue to work hard to prove my growth and never put myself in the situation I once was. Although I love my parents, I strive to do better for myself and my future. Even through the changes, I still experience the seeds planted in me. I see this through my doubt and anxiety, but through it all, I continue to pursue the life I want to receive.

SheaLynn 01-11-2025 The saying "an apple doesn't fall from a tree" is significant to me. I have lived a long life filled with many people who have been good examples and bad. All these experiences taught me how much a parental figure can shape you into who you are today. During my adolescence, my mother constantly worked, often balancing being a stay-at-home mom, working full-time as a waitress, and leaving me home with my father. Being a server never brought in enough money to make ends meet; my mother's need for inconsistency was reflected not only in our living situations but also in her relationships. This volatility became a constant in my life as I moved from state to state, living in temporary homes like small hotel rooms, while my parents, especially my mother and stepfather, frequently argued over money and the next move. One of the most drastic transitions was when we moved to Arkansas and into a small apartment, marking the end of my mother and father's relationship and solidifying the chaos and instability I had grown accustomed to. During this time, my parents would constantly fight. It seemed the only hope that was brought was my sister; I was overjoyed to become an older sister. My mother was always working or out with friends; during this time, my father took the path of drugs. I was left with the example of a person with an addiction as well as a naive parent. I began to take the role of a parent at the age of eight. Forced to put other responsibilities on top of my own began my troubles in school. I was never taught the importance of grades, for most of my elementary and middle school years I never took my schooling seriously due to my parent's lack of motivation or attentiveness. Soon, school was the last on my list; my mother had now found a new spouse. My new stepfather seemed nice enough until the abuse began. Through the eight years of abuse, I had to balance the burden of my parents as well as my own needs. This situation put me in a dark place that I am now recovering from. Today marks five years since I left the situation I was once in. I have begun my journey of Christianity and finding a balance between school and dealing with at-home situations. I do my best in school to keep an A or B average and be social with those around me. I use the examples of those before me to become the hard-working individual I am today. This shows through my religion and the relationships I acquired while living here. I will continue to work hard to prove my growth and never put myself in the situation I once was. Although I love my parents, I strive to do better for myself and my future. Even through the changes, I still experience the seeds planted in me. I see this through my doubt and anxiety, but through it all, I continue to pursue the life I want to receive.

SheaLynn 01-11-2025 The saying "an apple doesn't fall from a tree" is significant to me. I have lived a long life filled with many people who have been good examples and bad. All these experiences taught me how much a parental figure can shape you into who you are today. During my adolescence, my mother constantly worked, often balancing being a stay-at-home mom, working full-time as a waitress, and leaving me home with my father. Being a server never brought in enough money to make ends meet; my mother's need for inconsistency was reflected not only in our living situations but also in her relationships. This volatility became a constant in my life as I moved from state to state, living in temporary homes like small hotel rooms, while my parents, especially my mother and stepfather, frequently argued over money and the next move. One of the most drastic transitions was when we moved to Arkansas and into a small apartment, marking the end of my mother and father's relationship and solidifying the chaos and instability I had grown accustomed to. During this time, my parents would constantly fight. It seemed the only hope that was brought was my sister; I was overjoyed to become an older sister. My mother was always working or out with friends; during this time, my father took the path of drugs. I was left with the example of a person with an addiction as well as a naive parent. I began to take the role of a parent at the age of eight. Forced to put other responsibilities on top of my own began my troubles in school. I was never taught the importance of grades, for most of my elementary and middle school years I never took my schooling seriously due to my parent's lack of motivation or attentiveness. Soon, school was the last on my list; my mother had now found a new spouse. My new stepfather seemed nice enough until the abuse began. Through the eight years of abuse, I had to balance the burden of my parents as well as my own needs. This situation put me in a dark place that I am now recovering from. Today marks five years since I left the situation I was once in. I have begun my journey of Christianity and finding a balance between school and dealing with at-home situations. I do my best in school to keep an A or B average and be social with those around me. I use the examples of those before me to become the hard-working individual I am today. This shows through my religion and the relationships I acquired while living here. I will continue to work hard to prove my growth and never put myself in the situation I once was. Although I love my parents, I strive to do better for myself and my future. Even through the changes, I still experience the seeds planted in me. I see this through my doubt and anxiety, but through it all, I continue to pursue the life I want to receive.