<p>I'm transferring from UMass Dartmouth to UMass Amherst. I had a stellar GPA my first semester, second semester I received 3 F's and 2 B's. The honest truth is I broke up with my girlfriend of 9 months who was back at home, it left me feeling depressed, and I stayed in my single room by myself not doing anything. The worse part is that I have an emotionally abusive mother who I tried to get away from by going to college, and that eventually played out into my relationship with my girlfriend (you go back to what you are used to), and in the end, I've realized all my friendships / relationships are based on codependency. I'm seeing a counselor for this, I'm considering joining Codependents Anonymous, and I've done a hell of alot of research freshman year and read quite a few books on the subject (mostly on my mother, but my relationship with my girlfriend did have a huge impact on me when I finally had the courage to call it quits). I'm learning to put my own needs before others because my entire life I feel like I've been a chronic underachiever.</p>
<p>Is this something worthwhile to explain to the admissions officer who wants a letter of explanation? Or should I make up something worthwhile, just to get by? I've already been accepted, I'm not sure if my crazy story (yet true) is something that would reflect poorly on my personal self or not.</p>
<p>Thanks so much in advance for helping.</p>