There was once a time in which the light at the end of the tunnel burned out. Hope was lost and faith took the first flight out of there. Lex was past her desperate point when I found her. She had engaged in various activities such as doing drugs, smoking, drinking, and losing her virginity. She was going out with someone who was five years older than her, who had ‘deflowered’ many young girls before their fourteenth birthday. It’s amazing what five years will do to someone. They mature and grow in knowledge and compassion. Lex had none of this experience. She was new to the crowd of drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, and sex. Within a few months, she had adapted nicely to this new environment. After a while, she completed these activities listlessly. 1
I knew her well enough to know that she knew better than this. I tried to get to the bottom of the real problem. I lent a listening ear and a caring heart to her sorrows. Though I couldn’t pull her out of the deep hole which is depression, I could at least throw her a rope and pull her up. In the end, I replaced the burned out light bulb at the end of her tunnel. I sent hope and faith plane tickets to return.2
Author notes
This is my application essay to be a part of a select scholarship competition. Jaysus I hope I can get in. This is a written response to "Share a personal story of how you helped a friend through a discouraging time."
What did you think? Please comment!
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Great!
Wow, I really liked reading this.. it was short, but so informative. I loved how you described replacing a lightbulb @ the end of her tunnel good job. -
Thanks, BloodySiren...
You're too nice.
Cait. -
Wow this is well written and I'm glad you could help someone in that much trouble it means you really have a heart and that you do care.... Very well done and I hope you get in this is an amazing piece... Take care my child
BloodySiren with a bloodytear and a blackrose -
I hope so too. My parents could really use the money right now. Thanks, Cherie.
Cic. -
I'll do just that. If you like reading my stuff, go read the lists "Crawling in the Dark" and "The Growing Mind". I'll be published eventually.
I hope so at least.
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I sure hope I will be! Thanks a lot, Katrina.
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Thanks, Simmi.
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This was really good Cecilia. I hope that you get your scholarship. Best of luck to you!
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this was great im sure youll get it. keep writing cuase i love reading it.
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Yay
You are going to be definitely considered for the scholarship. It's excellent and good luck! I know you'll do well! Great job!
Katrina
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yes id deffintly let u in well done it was well written n from the heart!!!
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Thank you, Araina-Rose. That's a good idea, but I'm already over the word-limit and I've already submitted it to the judges...or whatever. Thanks though.
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Good luck! I think this is very well written, and if I were a judge you would definitely get my consideration. Perhaps you could add what you did to help her get through the difficult time, like were you there for her; did you talk to her, give her a place to stay etc. Overall I think you did a very nice job.
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Thank you, pattyann4500.
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I felt the saddness in this piece. Good work.
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