This may sound strange but I'm proud of the fact of who I am. I've had a lot of set backs in my life and I've overcome them to become the person I am today. I'm proud of the fact that I rose above the hardship in my life and became who I am. Literally in high school one of my friends was voted most likely to become a roadie. These were the type of people I hung out with. I was a mediocre student that no one thought would amount to much. But here I am, a college graduate, I served in the Army, I've got a great job and I'm financially stable. Aside from these things it is also amazing that I'm as well adjusted as I am. I watched my step-dad die of cancer slowly and painfully at the awkward age of 14. On top of that I was the shy, overweight kid who got picked on in grade school. In high school I was the guy who didn't give a shit about anything and had a bad attitude and crappy grades. I was basically one screwed up kid. But I rose above that and began to make something out of my life, precisely because no one expected that of me. And when things were going good for me, I lost my wife. In a moment my plan for life was erased. And to be honest that almost broke me. But it didn't and I realize now just how strong I am. I realized that I can be knocked down, but I can get up, I can be bruised, but not broken. Not only did I survive, but I prevailed as I'm happy now. I'm proud of the person I am.
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