Overcoming significant setbacks and life challenges can be difficult to conquer for anyone, especially minorities. Share the steps you took to position yourself to achieve personal and community success after paying your debt to society.
Throughout life, I've encountered setbacks – some of my own making, others beyond my control. Regardless of the cause, my approach is never to let them define me. From adolescence to adulthood, I've faced numerous closed doors. However, these obstacles only fueled my determination to forge my own path, to create my own opportunities. The lowest points in my life have taught me a valuable lesson: darkness can be a stark reminder of the beauty and possibility that light brings.