Never Again
I had come upon a quote a while back during high school that had significantly impacted me. The quote by Eleanor Roosevelt read, “Remember no one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” Her words had allowed me to become a stronger, more independent person throughout high school. It had stuck with me during a period where I believed that the people around me were faking their friendships with me to attempt to sabotage me. But it was during my early college years that I had forgotten who I was and who I wanted to become.
High school had introduced me to all sorts if people. Most of these people had proven to me that everyone was it in it for themselves. I had friends since middle school that began turning their backs on me and me for other people that can provide more for them. There had been one incident where a longtime friend had suddenly stopped interacting with me because of 
something insignificant that I had said. It was during that time that I realized how selfish people truly are and how people had a tendency to do things only if it was advantageous to them.
As I transition from high school to college my first thoughts were that college would be different, that people would be more genuine in their actions and thoughts. This was partially true. However, it was during this time that I began to see how uneventful my romantic life had been. I began to seek for something that should have come naturally and overtime. I lost sight of my goals and aspirations because I was too focused on finding “the one”. My friends had warned me that the way I was doing things was not the way to go and that I should have focused on my studies. But I went on, kept looking for a partner. I felt that I was going to be alone for the rest of my life.
The relationships that did form during this period were forced and drained me of energy. I would put my all into them and get nothing in return except for lies. At one point, I had been with someone that had used me as his chauffer, would make excuses about everything, and was inconsiderate. I would always apologize for things that I had not done. This went on for a few months before I got fed up with the relationship. I had been seeking approval and a sense of self-worth through these relationships. But they left me feeling alone and worthless.
I know now that my friends at that time had warned me about these things. I should have paid more attention. I was during that time I had lost sight of my goals and aspirations and had drifted from who I meant to be. I focused too much on the romantic relationship aspect of life, when I should have noticed that the people that cared the most for me were my friends and family. Any time someone tries to put me down, I repeat Eleanor Roosevelt’s words and allow myself to be a stronger person.
Just a Life Story 