Entering into the middle years my memories begin to appear, but still, they remain hazy in terms of an accurate timeline or specific deadlines. Pictured to the right I had just begun first grade, I was always small for my age until I hit 16 years old. Since I was homeschooled I didn't experience any external struggles because of my size. I had already learned how to read 2.5yrs earlier so when I entered first grade I was already reading second-grade level material. This advancement allowed me to have a good grasp on academics early on. While I was learning at a good pace, being homeschooled restricted my autonomy development. When it came to my parents, they began to struggle a substantial amount in both emotional and financial ways. We were a lower-class family living in a one-bedroom trailer. My mother was still struggling with her post-partum depression as well as other medical issues we weren't aware of due to not having access to health care. My father's job didn...