It occurred to me that I didn't stop to introduce myself in my last article. Hello, my name is Sophia and for as long as I can remember I've always loved literature and music. Writing is something that always came easily to me and music has always been there for me when I felt alone. A goal of mine for the future is to help inspire others the way that some of my favorite artists and writers have inspired me and to also have fun doing it. I haven’t figured out which profession suits me best, which is why I plan on trying out both. However, I know whichever one I choose will make me happy. Growing up with only a mother was difficult, but I can’t complain. My mother has always done everything in her power to make sure that I experience all of the things she never had the chance to, and for that, I will always be grateful. Even though I grew up without a father, I always had my aunt and uncle to lean on for support. They take me everywhere I need to go and I’m not sure I could have gotten this far without them. Due to recent events, my father has just now made a reappearance in my life and claims that he will keep it that way (keeping my fingers crossed)!

I joined chorus when I was in the fourth grade and I've been in it ever since. The only thing I love more than writing is performing. Performing is special to me because it gives me the opportunity to capture everyone’s emotions in the room and the chance to express myself, even just for a few minutes, and it’s the best feeling in the world! Writing has always been a creative outlet for me, but when I share it with people and they truly enjoy and relate to my work, it makes me feel just as good as when I’m on stage. Writing has also helped me during times of sadness. My older brother, Anthony, passed away when I was 15 and I did a lot of writing during that time. I wrote about the emotions I was feeling and what it was like to experience grief, but mostly, I was just trying to make sense of it all. I think that’s all any of us are really trying to do. Writing has helped in terms of heartbreak, and music, as well. Now I am simply using these tools to find out who I am and where I want to go. Right now, I’m not sure about a lot of things, but I am sure of this: my goal for the future is to give people the strength they never knew they had and to help them find themselves. That goes for my readers, too! If any of you are lost or hurting or just need someone to talk to, please, don't hesitate to tweet me or message me on any of my social media profiles. Take it from somebody whose been there, the darkness doesn't provide you with any answers. Let me help you find your way out.