Growing up, I was always close with my family. We ate dinner as a family, went on vacation, had family movie nights, and spent plenty of time together. I was privileged to have such a loving, supportive family. Whenever I needed something, I could always count on my family. I can say that my dad is my best friend, my mom is my role model, my sister is my rock, and my brother... well, he can always make me smile. My family is my everything. I am who I am today because of them. I have my parents to thank for every single good thing about me. I am a caring, responsible, hard working women because of the way they raised me.

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The thing about family is they are always there. When you make the soccer team, they are there to celebrate. When you fall, they are there to catch you. Two years ago I got sick and I went through some pretty big medical challenges. My family was there for every single hard time. They were there to pick me up when I didn't have the strength to fight.

I think I have taken my family for granted. I am truly blessed to have such an amazing support system. Without them, I don't think I would be in college writing this article. So, I wanted to dedicate an article to my parents and to my siblings. Thanks for driving me back and forth, thanks for always being there, thanks for dropping your life problems to support me, thanks for making me laugh, shopping with me, and accepting me. If you haven't had the chance, thank your family today. Thank them for every little thing that they do to make your life the way it is.