Accountability is a word I must always keep close to me. Although I didn’t grow up in the best environment or the fact that I experienced many things that have affected my perception of things, I can not use those as excuses for my actions. I did wrong because I chose to do wrong. Just like now, I am choosing to do the right thing in all ways, I am making these decisions on my own. I am choosing to do these things to show my appreciation for those who have sacrificed so much to show me that they love me and want a better life for me. I have to the realization that I chose to do all the wrong that I did as a way to fit in and be accepted when all I had to do was be myself and people would have accepted me. I’m glad that I was given today and each day to make amends.