The Real Me

I grew up in a small town, Lehi, Utah. Nothing special about this little old town, but to me, to me this town means everything. My first steps were taken here. My first bath, my first love, my first cry, my first heart break, my first time seeing an alcohol bottle.. Many of you who have read some of my posts know that I have an alcoholic father, a mother who lies, a sister who is a bit bratty, and another sister who is crazy. Yeah my life might be hard at times but that's who I am. I am strong. I ca make it through anything life throws at me. I've made it this far haven't I? More than I can say for the 14 year old who killed himself recently. I think I'm doing pretty okay in the world. I have a good head on my shoulders and I know who I am and who I want to be. This is the real me. Dacota G. Brooks. The absolute truth is. Knowing everything about my life scares me, but I'm facing my fears head on. HOOAH!