My dad passed away suddenly in 1994. My parents had been divorced shortly before his death and exactly one week after his passing I inherited a step father. I was told to call him dad and if I didn't there would be consequences. This was the beginning of a very long nightmare. For over twelve years I suffered from emotional and physical abuse at the hands of my stepfather and my mother. It seemed that I had suddenly transformed from a pretty princess to a prisoner in my own home. The only break I got from my step father's wrath was his long trips away from home for work and my visits with my grandparents, who were unaware of what was going on, for fear I would break their hearts if I ever told them.

On January 2, 2006 I woke up to my step father's ranting and I decided I had had enough. I was no longer going to allow the abuse to go on and let those people ruin my future. I called my grandmother and she immediately came to my rescue. The next few weeks were spent with my lawyer discussing the emancipation process. On February 7, I was declared an adult in the state of Texas, forever free from the abuse and ready to start a new chapter in my life.

School has always been my haven. I am a well liked senior who is actively involved and has established my self as a leader in my school. I am president of S.A.D.D (students against destructive decisions) and I have held this position for two consecutive terms. I am also active in Drama Club and I act in fall production and one act play. I am a student council representative and I am also class treasurer. My community involvement includeds being crowned both Colorado County Fair Queen and Membership Queen of the county fair and also first runner up Miss Columbus.

After high school I plan to attend Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, Texas to complete my basics. From there I will transfer to the University of Texas where I will study psychology and then move on to law school. My ultimate goal is to become a child advocate attorney and one day open a shelter for abused children. I may not be able to save the world but I have the opportunity and the duty to save as many abused children as possible.

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