The first place these roles were an obstacle in my life was during my teenage years. I didn't get to experience life as a teenager like I saw hundreds of other students in my class do. As an adult, these roles have been an obstacle for me because it partly explains why I cannot empathize with certain people and situations. Over the years, I have been able to reflect on myself, understand and accept my feelings about things. For example, if an adult is homeless a lot, I don't care, but if an adult appears to be young or close to the appearance of a teenager, I feel obligated to help them. I know it sounds crazy, but that's how my brain works. It took me a long time to empathize with homeless adults and it's still something I'm working on. No matter my level of education, I will always have an area for improvement. I will never be perfect, but I will always continue to strive to achieve