At what age were you when life appeared most difficult?

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Permalink Reply by Matt LaClear on October 20, 2009 at 2:46pm

I adapted to kindergarten pretty quickly. Freshman year of High School was a toughy though. I think there's times I still feel the aftermath of having gone through it!

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Permalink Reply by Elizabeth Bennett on October 21, 2009 at 12:24pm

For me, it was age 12. That was the year that I was "dissed" by my circle of friends and they spread rumors all over the school about me. It was also the first time in my life that I ever experienced depression. You could not pay me to go back to middle school again.

My life has had many ups and downs. I am finding life better as an adult than I did as a child. I know with adulthood comes responsibilities that children do not have. However, I have better control over my life than I did as a child and know what situations work best for me and are not so good for me.

So, what did you learn from eating stale crackers? Anything?

Best Regards,
Elizabeth Bennett

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Permalink Reply by Matt LaClear on October 21, 2009 at 12:51pm

Ha...I remember those crackers Robert. I'm not too picky with food though so I actually liked them.

Elizabeth...sounded like middle school was a tough time for you. Glad to hear you turned out alright though!

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Permalink Reply by Robert Mesa on October 21, 2009 at 1:27pm

Hi Matt,

>>Ha...I remember those crackers Robert.

I love those cracker today.....

Continued Success,
Robert

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Permalink Reply by Robert Mesa on October 21, 2009 at 1:25pm

Hi Elizabeth,

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. You are not alone. Many have experienced this at various levels. I'm happy to hear you held strong and overcame your challenges.

You asked: "what did you learn from eating stale crackers?"

Well, it wasn't so much that I hate stale crackers or sleeping on the floor. It was my first experience dealing with what life dealt me. As a child your parents do everything in their power to protect you from adversities. Eventually parents have to let go, so their child can grow. It's how we cope with the challenges we are faced with that make us who we are.

Today every time I bite into a stale cracker it reminders me of my childhood. Which were mostly pleasant experiences, and I've grown to like sleeping on the floor from time to time. I've learned, the challenges that I am faced with are not road blocks, but part of my life experience. Own your challenges and you will have greater successes in overcoming them.

Continued Success,
Robert Mesa
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Permalink Reply by Wilma van Zwietering on November 20, 2009 at 7:06am

Hi Robert,

Actually, I have very good memories concerning my time at kindergarten! Nice teachers, nice children, nice activities.
After that I have known more difficult periods in my life. To start with primary school from 6 till 11. My classmates provoked me all the time. A second period came by when I was mid 20. And the last period from about 17 years I have just left behind.
However, all those difficult periods together have made me a lot stronger.

Don't you think that there will be more than one difficult period during lifetime?

Regards,
Wilma van Zwietering

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