Many of us are greatly affected by various events, which essentially move us away from adolescence. This may be the first day of elementary school, a first date, or the death of a loved one. All of these points in somebody's life may change one's point of view and perspective of the world and of others. However, to me it was the tragic loss of my uncle that illustrates this point

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The loss of my beloved uncle is one the many challenges I have to face today. I realize now how easy it is to lose someone I care about. Also, I now know that life is more difficult than it seems. Challenges are always there no matter what the circumstances are. I can deal with previous events that will determine whether I can accept these specific challenges. I decided to overcome this part of my life by dealing with it directly. Although it has been only five months, I will never forget what he meant to me and perpetually miss him.

It was as if my drowning tears held me captive as I had been informed that his life had slipped away into a dark sea. The anchor, which held his boat steady had botched, his heart failed in

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