REFLECTION

a. What are the learning/discoveries that I have gained?

I began learning more about myself by understanding who I am, recognizing what I’m missing, and addressing the personal challenges I needed to overcome.

b. What are the problems/challenges that I have encountered

Recently, as a transfer student, I've been battling loneliness, but I didn't pay much attention to it because I've been more with something else. Since I'm still in the process of recovering from my mental illness, staying focused in class has been especially hard for me. Balancing school with the weight of mental illness has been really overwhelming but I did fine this quarter I guess.

c. How did I address these challenges?

I realized that lingering in sadness wasn’t as harmless as I once thought. I used to believe it was okay because sadness can feel comforting, but in reality, it will only harms me and those around me. It’s both soothing and destructive. Over time, I’ve begun accepting things as they come and reminding myself that there are things I simply cannot control so-

d. -Moving on, I will...

focus on learning more about myself, appreciating and being grateful for what I have, both for the sake of those who love me and for my own well-being. I want to discover ways to break free from my misery and ultimately, forgiving myself.

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