capabilities were very slim because my parents were very strict on customs, rituals, and especially religion. I felt as if I was stranded on a miniature island in the pacific ocean because I didn't have the liberty and prosperity that I desired. My only figures of high authority were my parents, and by them not allowing me to have the freedom that I wanted, their mentality was to keep me

indoors and away from the real world. Knowing that I was going to eventually go against my

parents before I turned eighteen; I felt a sense of relief because I was tired of my parents pushing

me to follow their customs and rituals by literally shoving it down my throat. This particular phase

in my life was significant because I learned how to stand up for myself and it gav

views of my parents. Standing up for myself was the most important aspect because it helped me

my parents control who I could be with in regards to boyfriend and girlfriend. Taking initiative

Overall, I learned that the decisions that I made were appropriate, despite the negative

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Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)