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I am embarrassed to write this essay.
I feel myself hesitate, fingers wavering suspended in midair over ebony ...
Loss of a Parent(s)
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Two Things I Like About You
When I was younger my mom would crawl in bed with me when she was saying good night, and we’d take turns telling ...
My Mother's Struggles
Watching a person go through cancer treatment could easily be considered one of the hardest things for someone to ...
Love Survives
When I was eight years old, I saw “The Christmas Shoes,” a touching movie about a family’s struggle with cancer, ...
The Unexpected Goodbye
It doesn’t happen how you think it would: no Hollywood dramatization, no flatline buzz, no hectic rush, no ...
Remember This
To My Future Self,
I hope you are reading this some time in the future. I am 16 now, and there are some important ...
He Took Me to the Dance
It was my first high school dance. Homecoming ’09, sophomore year. I hadn’t planned on going, neither I nor my ...
Save You
Dear Mom,
At first I didn’t know if I should write this essay, I felt selfish for writing it because I considered ...
My Mom
“Guys, come in here! Your mom and I need to share something with you.” That cry of my Dad is now just a faint ...
For You, Daddy
Cancer. The one word that causes everyone to shudder. I never thought I would see anyone deal with such a ...
296 Days
Four year ago, I was a high school freshman, simply a member of the crowd, excited about academia and activities. ...
Growing Up Without a Mom
Every time I am faced with a new dilemma, I grow a significant amount. I have faced many challenges throughout my ...