Family

All throughout high school the goal I was working towards was to get accepted into a college out of state, and just get out of this hell hole! My family and I were always arguing, there were constant screaming fights and I felt like I couldn't breathe due to my parents strict rules. I remember all the talks with my friends consisting of hatred and despise toward our families, we wanted to get out from under our parents wings and make decisions for ourselves.
I did end up achieving my goal to attend an out of state university. After I found out where I was gonna be going, the summer couldn't end any faster and I just wanted to leave! Not being home for less than a semester, I realized exactly how important my family affected my life and how much I need them to be there for me. I've been home twice over this school year and both times I spent a surprisingly more time with my family than friends.
I know some of my friends here at school don't really get along with their parents either, and they don't go home even though it's only a few hours drive away. If I was them, I probably would be going home every other weekend or more. Parents are like our backboard, the network we rely on to be there for us. Moving away I realized that as a family we are making stronger ties, I see how much they worry and care for me and hopefully they see how much I appreciate them.