I’ve been on the other side of the world now for 5 months. It’s been a crazy experience with high and low points, and although I’m looking forward to getting home, I’m glad that I was able to experience it.
I think this year has been all about discovering myself, and I know how cliche that sounds.
I came here excited and confident. My parents have always supported me in every way and pushed me to be the best that I can. Something I wasn’t prepared for, though, was my family in England. I’ve learned over time to deal with other people and stay confident in myself, but I’ve always had a lot of trust in my family. It wasn’t necessarily a good experience, but it was certainly an important one, to discover that just because someone is family, doesn’t mean that they have your best interests at heart.
In October I had an amazing experience. I went to Germany for one week and got to live with a wonderful family. I learned so much about the culture and the language, got to try their foods and see the beautiful forests they’re so famous for.
After coming back from Germany I’ve been trying to focus on recovering and myself. My Aunt (who is so wonderful like her sister 
