 PJ: Health Issues
Who am I: My name is P.J. I am 18 years old and live in Boise. I am a very family oriented person. I know it may sound sad, but my boyfriend, Josh, and I live with my mom. Ha. We live with her, because she has some mental problems and needs help with her meds, and everyday living. Pretty much, I'm the mom and she's the daughter. But, I don't have a problem with it. It's my mother who gave birth to me at 15 and decided to go against her mother's wishes and abort me. My mom has always been there for me.
At the age of 11, I had met my biological father and decided to move in with him since my mom and step-dad were divorcing. It was a hard time for me, because I came home from camping with my dad and his family, and got a phone call saying I was in trouble. I got busted at 12 for smoking cigarettes and then 5 minutes after I found that out, I was told my favorite cousin that I was closest with died at the age of 5. He was only 20 days away from turning 6 years old. He died in a car accident on July 31st, 2004.
At the age of 14, I met my best friend, Ashley. We've always been there for each other during the good and the bad. I never knew I was going to find a best friend, let alone one that is as amazing as she is. We've been through a lot together. We plan on having her move in with us, because I have to look out for her. Granted she is 2 years and 2 days older than me, but I still gotta look out for her as she does with me.
I've pretty much summed up my life. I'm a very friendly, compassionate, social bug. I have friends that come to for advice all the time, and it doesn't bother me one bit. I love it. I'm not a backstabber, and I know how to keep my mouth shut when I'm asked to.
Why I dropped out: After I found out I had cervical cancer, I got really depressed, and skipped about a week and a half of school 23 days before I was suppose to walk the line. I went in to school on a Monday, and admitted my mistake; I had never told any of my administrators about my illness. They were stunned, but I was still forced to drop out, or they would put that I was kicked out on my transcripts. But, I understood, and knew my consequences, and took them.
Recently after I turned 18, February 23rd, in late March, I was diagnosed with cervical cancer. When I found out, my doctor told me that it wasn't as bad as it really was, and to not worry. I had my loop surgery in April, and it was gone. Then, I had to go back in and get checked, and it was back, but worse, and there was a lot more. So, I went back and had another loop surgery in the end of November. The doctor said it wasn't as bad this time. I got checked again in December. I was in remission, and now... I'll have my third surgery in the end of March. It's hell. I've always wanted to be a mom, but now I have a 9% chance of even getting pregnant. And, I have a very slim chance of even being able to hold a baby in the womb, because of my surgeries; I don't really have a cervix anymore. But, we'll see what happens in March.
At the age of 17, almost 18, I met my amazing boyfriend, Joshua. He was 27 at the time so we were skittish about dating, but as soon as I turned 18, we went on our first date, and it was amazing. Even though we were locked up at Tablerock (our spot) until 3 a.m., had to call the cops to unlock the gate and let us out, and then woke up the fire marshal because the cop couldn't unlock the gate, it was amazing. We've been together, and in love ever since. He has given me 2 step sons, that I call my kids, and a cute little pug daughter named Buttercup.
Why I came back: I was going to get my GED, but I decided to get my diploma through this iSucceed Virtual High School, because I would feel better if I got a diploma.
"Be who you are, say what you feel, because
the people who matter don't mind, and
the people who mind, don't matter."
~Dr. Seuss~ |
