Believing That You Can

Believing That You Can Believing That You Can

empty feeling in my heart because of the pain that I have
been through these past 13 years. Ever since my boyfriend
came in the picture, my life has gotten so much better. I
finally feel loved and cared for again. My boyfriend has
filled in that empty space in my heart and has filled it with
so much love. If it weren’t for him I wouldn’t be in school
right now. I thank my boyfriend so much because now I
have someone to talk to, someone to go to when I am stuck
in a situation, and best of all, someone who loves and
appreciates me. I love him with all my heart.

Megan Judy is a student at Dunbar Community School.

From Struggle to Success
I am from Haiti and I am 23 years old. I grew up in a
nuclear family. Luckily for me, I was able to complete high
school while I was in my country. It was not easy because
in 2010 my life was upset by a terrible earthquake that hit
Haiti. It was really painful for me. I helped to release many
survivors trapped in the rubble. Every time I think about
this earthquake it makes me sad. After two years of
suffering, I left Haiti to go to America. What a relief.
Things are well organized here. What I mean is that there
are resources for the community.

My first step is to continue my studies. I am looking for
a change in my life. This is why I need to learn English.
Then, I want to go to college. My goal is to become a
doctor. I want to provide health services to the community.
When I become a doctor I want to build a medical center for
everyone so that they can come to the center when they are
not healthy. I believe that my life also depends on me. It is I
who can change my own life. For this reason, I commit my
life to education. Making a change in my life requires effort,
education, awareness of where the resources are, and a drive
to go and get it.

Michee Tertulien is a student at the Adult and Alternative Education
Center in Key West. Her teacher is Ms. Josephson.