Every Thing is what you make It!
             Most people say that life is too long and hard. The real reality is that life is too short; so you should also live every second of every day as if it were your last. In doing so, you should always practice good faith; most importantly never take any of your blessings for granted and never give up on yourself. Always remember that every thing is what you make it, either good or bad.
             While growing up I faced many hard times. There were times when I felt that I just couldn't go on, as if my life had no real purpose. There had been many times in my life were I felt as if everything and everyone was out to get me. I had then begun to lose faith in a lot of things. Although I had a lot of things that others wanted, such as a good family, wealth and material things, it never seemed to be enough. As people envied me, I as well envied them. They may have wanted the things I had, but they had the one thing I needed the most. All my friends had the advantage of having their mothers around too watch them grow up, and participate in different events. Sure enough she was around to throw me birthday parties, and celebrate the holidays with me, but it seems like she was never there when I needed her the most. For most of my childhood years I had to deal with my mother's substance abuse problem. Her actions along really began to take toll on me. It had gotten so bad that the things I love doing, and that would free my mind of all my troubles, just became another part of my sorrows. When basketball no longer was my peace of mind and not longer gave me the freedom that I needed, I really begin to
             lose hope. With nothing but endless days of pain, I could have never imagined things getting better.
             It was the year 1998 that changed my life forever. During the time I was only 11 maybe 12 when my closest aunt was shot a number of times (by her ex-boyfriend). She ha
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