There is nothing worse than going to college and not having the full support of your parents. We are in transition from adolescence into adulthood, we really need the support both emotionally and financials from our parents. Although we are independent we still need our parents.

In my case, my parents decided they were not going to support me because I was going to college far from home. Since then I have struggled to become independent as I grew up having my parents for everything. Although at first I was very upset and struggled like never before, with time i became adjusted and was able to figure out my issues.

With the help of my grandma, aunt's and uncle I was able to have some extra income and pay whatever bills I had. They have been an immense help and they know how much I appreciate it. Although my parents are not very present in my life I still thank them for all the obstacles they made me go through because it made me into the person I am today. I learned how to become independent and learn how to do many things I was oblivious to before.

Parents give you more than life. They sometimes give you lessons in the harshest ways and we need to appreciate them even if at first it causes us sorrow because it shapes us into great people. We don’t let anything bring us down and instead, we focus on becoming better adults every day and one day possibly parents. Our parents one way or another gave us the tools we need to live in this harsh world, it is our time to use them.