Throughout our lives there are many obstacles we have to face, some may shape us and some may scar us years onward. My story is a common one that countless people have faced that got in the form of disguise that isn’t always pretty. Approximately ten years ago when I was a regular third grader, when life seemed to be rosy and full of fairytales, that nothing can be worse than not having your favorite meal at lunch, I had a theatre performance that changed my life.
I remember standing there in the center of the stage while everyone was staring at me. My body started getting tense and I could hear my heart thumping so loudly in my ear. Shivers started taking over me and my breaths started getting heavier. Suddenly, I was no longer present; I had no control over my body as if everything went numb within seconds. My body was there, everything felt unreal, my mouth may have spoken some words, but my brain wasn’t aware of anything, I was gone. I felt so embarrassed and humiliated and every time I had a presentation or anything simple, I had the same strange reaction. It was as if the whole room filled up with water and everyone was staring or…
That day was a risk for me because I could have done several things wrong and it would make a scar on past that I would always remember the day as a reminder to never present things and my fear would never leave.
After learning more about Jackie Robinson, I came to the conclusion that he is the best role model for kids because of his perseverance, determination, and courage. He blazed the trail for integrated play in baseball. He was the first African American inducted into the Hall of Fame. Robinson is one of the most influential people in baseball history. He will forever be known as baseballs civil rights legend. Even today, Jackie Robinson is a part of us…
