A Year of Realization

I wouldn’t recognize the person I was a year ago
And I think that’s a good thing.
Last year, I skipped dinner more often than I ate dinner
Just to make sure there was enough for my younger sister to eat
Last year, my dad went through three jobs
None lasted more than a few weeks
And the majority of his time was spent at home
Last year, my mom died, and was revived, all right in front of me at 6am
But she still refused to change her ways.
Last year, my oldest sister started – and quit – her first job.
She then proceeded to start – and quit – community college
Last year, I realized I have no one in my family to look up to.
I also realized my younger sister didn’t either.
So last year, I changed that for her.
Last year, I was accepted to Montana State University.
I earned the highest ACT score out of my entire school.
I received a scholarship from Montana State University.
I’ve earned the best grades I’ve ever had in my last quarter of my senior year.
I began my own animal rights club.
Last year was the first time I did something for me.
Despite the challenges I faced, last year was mostly a year of realization.
A year of reflection.
Last year was the year I became who I needed to be for myself and for my sister.
Because next year, I’ll be in Montana.
And next year, I hope my sister realizes she has all the potential in the world.
Next year, I want my sister to know our parents don’t define our future.
Next year, I want my sister to realize her own success.
Next year, I want to continue to make her proud.

This poem is about: 
Me
My family

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