Discrimination is negative in its own aspect. However, for me, I could honestly say that it made me in to a better, stronger individual. This is how it happened:
When I was in grade 5, I was skinny in nature. I was being tortured emotionally by my colleagues because of my thin built. I heard hurtful words that I am not being well cared of and not being fed well. As a result i seldom get invited to join group works specially those related to sports or any other extraneous activities. Admittedly, during my younger years i really had no appetite whatsoever because i'm more focused in doing other things. Come 6th grade, i made it a point to eat regularly and finish what's on my plate. The teasing became minimal, but it did not stop. I did not pay attention to all the teasing that i received from my schoolmates, what i did is to set my mind that I can perform at par with others. Being thin, will not make me perform less that what is expected from me. When i stepped into my freshman year, nothing changed in my built despite the vitamins and increase in my food intake. What I changed was my attitude and my outlook in life. I make it a point that whatever responsibility or endeavour that will be assigned to me, I will accomplish it with flying colors. No amount of discrimination, negativity, teasing, or bullying will affect my performance as a student, or as an individual. I owe this kind of attitude to my parents, who always reminded me to be strong, no matter what it takes.
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