There are moments of solitude where I sit beneath the trees, surrounded by friends and family members. I realized that they have played a role in shaping the story of my life.

  Society at large, too, has left its Indelible influence on who I am today.

 Like the roots of a tree that gets deep into the earth *, these influences nourishes and support me.  Just as I have the ability to grow and change, so too can I rewrite the story of my life.

With the question of 

"Who writes my story" firmly inserted in my mind, I can gladly examine my relationships with family, friends, and society, and how these relationships have impacted my life.

   As time went on I found out that we are the authors of our own lives, and we have the ability to make choices that will take us down different paths. 

  The story of my life is not static, but rather a work in progress, constantly being rewritten with each passing moment.

  In contemplating my life story, I've realized that some of my experiences have left indelible influence that cannot be erased. Among those moments, I vividly recall the sense of accomplishment and excitement I felt on the day I graduated from secondary school. It was an experience I will never forget

  After I was done, I spent days partying with friends, going to clubs, and living a hedonistic lifestyle. It was then my Negative moments set in. Months later, I discovered I was pregnant. The news hit me like a freight train. The man who was responsible for my pregnancy denied the child and broke the promises he made to me. I felt like my world had come to a crashing halt. Everything felt broken and hopeless.

   After discovering I was pregnant, I considered taking my own life. I felt confused and lost, unsure of where my life was headed. My parents learned of my pregnancy soon after, and their reaction was less than supportive. My friends, who had been involved in the circumstances that led to my pregnancy, also distanced themselves from me. I felt utterly alone.

I realized that my pregnancy meant I would not be able to attend university as planned. I was too afraid to go to church, worried about the judgement of others. Feeling abandoned, I made the decision to keep my child. The birth of my daughter was a moment that I will cherish forever.

  In the months and years that followed, I regained my strength and determination, eventually returning to school and learning from the mistakes I had made.

  While it's easy to wish I could turn back the hands of time and undo my mistakes which I know is not going to be possible. I have come to see that my experiences, both the positive and the negative, have shaped who I am today. I am a product of my past, but I am also always in the process of positive adjustment, through the choices I make in the present moment. 

 Life is a never-ending journey of change and growth, and the story of my life is constantly being rewritten.

 The story of our lives is not static, but dynamic. We are the authors of our own stories, and we have the power to determine how they end.

Today I am an aspiring lawyer and I'm grateful at who I have become today

 So whenever I'm asked "who writes your story?"

The answer is always 'me'