Adversity can either define you, destroy you, or make you stronger – I choose to grow stronger. Beginning in middle school and most severely affecting me midway through high school, the decisions I made with regards to whom I associated with impacted me greatly. However, from the troubles I realized the errors I had made. I worked to redirect the negativity, to refuse to settle or crumble under pressure, instead choosing to improve myself. Through a process of realization and dedication,...