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<p>Okay, so I've read up on what to write for college essays, and they always say to stay away from the sob stories. However, I have a really good essay about overcoming the challenges of not having faith in myself and being too afraid to tell my abusive father I didn't want to live with him anymore. Although it does mention some of the abuse he put my family through, 90-95% of it is about how I was affected by it and how it scared me. The essay ends with me finally overcoming my fear and finding faith in myself to move out. It's a really personal essay to me, and I'm not trying to use the sob story; I'm just trying to discuss an extremely significant moment and accomplishment of mine that has greatly affected who I am today. I just don't know if it's too borderline sob-story. </p>

<p>Any advice would be greatly appreciated!</p>

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<p>I personally think you should get your essay checked with a counselor, teacher, or trusted adult to see if its teetering on the edge of woe-is-me. Although you definitely deserve the right to write a sob story, I think if you could phrase the experience in a positive way, and like you said, affects how you act and influence the surroundings around you, go for it! PM me if you want me to proofread it, editing is something I love to do! </p>

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<p>It’s not a “sob story” if you come out as a hero -a stronger, more confident version of yourself, a survivor- at the end. Presentation is key. :)</p>