It's been a while since I've posted anything but school has kept me extremely busy. Now that I have a little time, I figured I'd write. I have had quite the night, I had some type of allergic reaction and was convinced my throat /tongue was swelling so I called the paramedics and they met me at my dorm. This was by far the most stressful and scary situation I have encounter since I have left home. Fortunately, they said I was fine and I just had some type of mild reaction. While I was being questioned and hooked up to machines I tried my hardest to stay calm but eventually my tears broke through (which they were bound to do at some point, crying is second nature to me). That is one of the hardest things about being on your own is that your parents aren't there to handle the situation or physically comfort you. Tonight was one of those times where I realized that I'm growing up and it's a little scary.
Now, a year ago I wouldn't have called my parents, woken up my friend for support, or called 911 because I didn't want to disturb anyone but I realized that's what they are all here for. As I was pacing the hallway talking to my mom, I didn't want to wake up my R.A. but my mom asked her infamous question, " what's your biggest priority?" and I knew it was taking care of myself. While I didn't wake up my R.A. I realized she was right and I needed to wake up somebody. Luckily I ended up being fine but I could've been in some serious danger if I decided to not "bother"anybody.
This is what's so great about going to college, each day I learn something new about living on my own. Tonight's lesson was a little bigger than usual but regardless, I am a much stronger person because of tonight. and I'm proud of myself for handling it without my parents physically there. So while I sit here at 3:30 in the morning still processing my night, I advise anybody to ALWAYS reach out for help, no matter the situation.
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