While driving the school bus route I talked to my kids and told them about this blog thing. I said to them I was going to write about the things I have seen and heard while driving the school bus … both funny or sad … good or bad. I also told them everything was anonymous. There would be no names mentioned including my own. As well the school district would only be called “… a school district in Iowa.”
All of that said led me to ask if any of them wanted to write a brief story about their own lives. I said the story could be any length and could say anything they wanted. I also said the story could be sad or happy or both. One stipulation though … be honest in their writing as if they were speaking from their hearts.
I wasn’t sure how they would react. I didn’t know whether or not I would even get one story.
Wow … was I wrong. I have several stories in only one week’s time. And as I asked … they were honest.
Here’s the first one. This student just happened to write a short preface.
Let me know what you think …
Mr. School Bus Driver … I don’t know if this is what you wanted but this is my story. It’s not a sob-story. I don’t want any 1 to feel bad or sorry for me. I have no need for pity. I want people 2 know that you can get over anything if you try. It might not go away but you can get strong enough 2 where it won’t hurt you as much. I am strong … a very strong person. That’s what I want people 2 know. Thanks 4 listening.
Ms. T
This student starts off saying …
My life hasn’t been easy. I try as hard as I can to make it look as easy as possible.
Truth is … it’s terribly hard. Everyday is a new challenge. Know the saying … “Everyone has skeleton’s in their closet”? Well, I have a bunch. My skeleton’s haunt me everyday. It never gets easier, never gets less scary. Always the same…
If you could look into my eyes you wouldn’t believe what you would see. I’m 16 years old and I have had sh_t things happen to me that I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy.
But somehow, even though my life has been sh_ty and terrible, I have turned out to be a pretty decent young lady. I have goals, dreams and ambition. I have what it takes to make it in life. Out of all the bad that has happened to me something good is gonna come out of it … I just know it.
I hate that I had to go through everything that I did. But I’m glad I made it through it all and I am as strong as I am now. I’m glad that I came out on top.
This is not a sob-story. I don’t want pity. This is a success story! It’s my life and I’m a winner! Nothing can beat me! I’m on top!
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