Two or three things I know for sure

After reading "Two or Three Things I Know For Sure", I began to see the development of Allison and how she began see things in a different perspective. Allison experienced so many obstacles and defeats, which made her stronger as a person. She began to realize things about herself. For example, she soon realized that you have to love yourself first, despite how others think of you. She was able to learn and grow through her personal experiences. She used them as building blocks which enabled her to rise above her circumstances, accept reality, and still progress through hard times.
This really reminded me of myself. Growing up, there were a few things in which I began to know for sure. One that stands out the most was my determination to be somebody and not be another statistic. I could see the mistakes that my family had made. Dropping out of high school, and living on government assistance, they began to fall into a slump in which they couldn't get out of. I vowed to acquire success. I knew for sure that I wanted to go to college, earn a degree, and set myself apart from my family. I knew for sure that I wouldn't make the same mistakes that they have made. Life in general and being able to analyze other's mistakes and failures has taught me valuable lessons. I feel as though I can connect with Allison to a certain extent. Reading the story about her, whether it being totally truthful or not, I have a sense of empathy for her and can relate on a personal basis. Both Allison and I know some things for sure, and speaking for myself, it has made all the difference. Although she experienced things firsthand, I can honestly say that secondhand experience was life changing as well.