Struggles in Life

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In life, there are things that push us to do better and to strive beyond what we deem possible or attainable. At times, we carry these things with us every day and tap into the energy they gift us from time to time. Other times we find ourselves with immense energy but never could explain from whence it comes. Often, in the latter case, this energy or drive is tied to things deep inside us or in our past. However, one is never sure unless they dig deeper into their past and piece the pieces together. For those who dig deeper, more information than meets the eye often comes to light. One gets to understand that the present is tied to the past and that one cannot escape the past. There are things in our lives that will always be with us wherever we are and wherever we go. Well, for me, this became evident quite recently as I discovered that I have more fight in me than I concede, and that this comes something deep inside me.
In my family, I am the first person to attend college. Well, in some families, attending college is almost a rite of passage because everyone is expected to make it there. However, in our family, things are different. Making it to college is a great achievement, and since no one else had ever done it, it was a big deal that I did. Often, I find myself going back and thinking of this achievement, and something always takes me back to how my family came to the United States. No one ever wants to be reminded of something unpleasant, but for me, these...