Who Could Had Guessed A Cliche Narrative on Growth and Transformation No purpose in life, constant digital stimulation, and doing just enough to pass school. To give more context about myself, I was the type to reject every suggestion my mother made, whether it was about starting a hobby, making friends, or venturing outside. I was a complete homebody, unadventurous, and very much directionless. My brother, whom I always looked up to for his seemingly innate abilities in skills, socializing, and sports, left for army basic training during the summer following my culmination of middle school. Reflecting on my middle school life, I couldn't point to any significant memories' worth mentioning, and unsurprisingly, I wasn't content. However, with my brother's departure, I experienced a profound realization. Suddenly, I no longer linger in his shadow after his departure. This beca