<p>There are a lot of cliches in your story. e.g. this huge block of stuff </p>
<p>"I don’t regret a thing about my life and would go through it again. If anything I see it as an advantage because it fueled my drive and determination to have a better life than I have now. I look forward to life optimistically because I know what I can handle. As a wise man once said “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.”</p>
<p>Likewise opening with a flashback is cliche.
Descriptive novel like writing is also a big no-no. </p>
<p>The actual content is kinda interesting tho. Being homeless, moving around a lot. I think you need more focus. More events and specific things to say and more of an overall theme or point. What is the prompt?</p>