In fact, I found that taking the first step bolstered my determination to do everything possible to meet the most challenging experience in my life with fortitude. The change in my worldview and perspective also helped me find the resolve to become financially and emotionally independent, leading to my seeking part-time jobs to support myself and contribute to the family income. Of course, this meant a lot of personal sacrifice as it involved giving up all my spare time, which had to be spent either working or studying hard to improve my grades. In fact, I ended up...

More important, I am grateful that the experience resulted in deepening my understanding that perhaps the purpose of life is to help every individual realize her or his full potential by constantly throwing challenges in their path.