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Kristina Webb
Location: chicago, IL United States
Joined: May 11th, 2008

About (request update)

As a child my mother, who was battling her drug addiction, could not provide a stable environment for three kids. After years of struggling, she finally made the decision to leave us with family in Chicago and she left for Minnesota. I was the youngest and so, at the time, I did not understand what had happened. I would sit at the door waiting for hours on her to return. Those hours became days, and then the days became years. I felt as if it wasn’t fair, for this to happen to me. I didn’t ask to be born. My mother and her irresponsible decisions and my negligent father who was unwilling to take care of his children, affected my life deeply and I couldn’t do anything about it.
For many years, I was mad at the world for not allowing me to live with my mother. Although my mother and I talked on the phone, and she would visit us in Chicago, it wasn’t the same as living with her. My hurt and anger became external, I began getting into trouble at school, hanging around with the wrong crowds, and being disruptive in class. Everything was starting to affect me. Some days I would lie in bed and think about my life. It had been thirteen years and the cause of my mother’s past was still haunting me. Feeling overwhelmed, I began to write. I wrote all night. This became a regular routine; it grew from a hobby to something I was very passionate about. I expanded and began writing poetry, short stories and plays. Writing allowed me to escape and forget about my personal problems. My school work and attitude improved greatly, I began surrounding myself with people who were positive influences. I learned that an unfortunate beginning need not continue into an unfortunate present and future.

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What college or high school do you attend?

Current Whereabouts:

Creative Writing Club, President African American Club, President Newspaper, Editor Varsity Football, Head Manager Quill and Scroll National Honor Society Senior Girls Council Chorus Tap Asian Club Varsity Softball Girls’ Bowling Team Business Professionals of America March of Dimes

Life & Professional Aspirations:

I hope to obtain a BA in journalism.

Website:

http://www.myspace.com/mzmickey872001

Education (request update)

High School: Hubbard High School in chicago, IL class of 2009

Activities & Accomplishments:

A Honor Roll B Honor Roll Quill & Scroll,President Creative Writing Club,President African American Club,President Head Football Manager National Honor Society Asian Club Chorus Tap Varsity

Best Memories:

Dancing at my high school african american celebration.

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