I Am: Story of Me
Tasia Jewel
2 November 2015
I Am: Story of Me
I am 3 years old
Surrounded by the love of my family
A feeling of unity
I am happy
I am 7 years old
Father has been gone for some time now
Brother leaves for college soon
Mom says this will make us stronger
I am lost
I am 11 years old
Mom is rarely home- she works three jobs
Father is a ghost
Brother sends his love, he wishes he wasn’t far away
Our family is broken
I am broken
I am 14 years old
Mom says we are moving
I don’t mind- I’d like to move away
Away from a place full of pain- a new start
I am hopeful
I am 17 years old
I’ve learned how to be independent
I’ve learned how to give and receive love- true happiness
I’ve learned to live
I am resilient