The other Wes Moore (PT.2)

 PT.2 Week of 4/15

        In the other Wes Moore’s life music played a special role, especially Hip-Hop. Hip-hop would help coop around stuff and distract their mind. The music of the other Wes Moore would help him overcome his fears and make him feel like he wasn’t alone. It would bring him courage and a strong mental space. It would be his therapy. Same as how music makes me feel in my life. Music distracts me and makes me feel like I’m safe. Different music genres range from calm to hard rock. Which is incredible, I don’t mind any genre just has to sound good. I listen to music whenever I get a chance, whether it be from the gym to going out. I even listen to hymns which often make me feel incredibly safe, and help me worship. I enjoy all types of music. It’s essential.

        I would always be one of those people who would get taken advantage of. When I was in middle school, I would always get pranked by my friends/classmates. They would take it to the extreme to even get in trouble and blackmail me. They would always tell my teachers that “Kyrilos did this…”, and the teachers would believe it. It would make me furious at how I let people do that to me. I would get pranked by my family and friends. My friends would try to convince me of a lie, and I would fall for it, then they would just end up just kidding, and we would all just start laughing. I had times when my friends would tell me “Let’s go to the gym” and I would get ready and all, moments later they would say “Did you get dressed”. I would respond with “Yeah, bro of course, I’m ready where you are”. Then he would laugh and say bro I was just joking, I would be heated since I was looking forward to it. The pranks would make me feel annoyed but yet I would find them funny so it wouldn't bother me. We learned that he didn’t care. There was nothing he really could do besides just be more aware and realistic.

        Sadly, I have given people news that broke their hearts but It wasn’t anything too crazy. Like telling my friends I couldn't make it to wherever they are because of my busy schedule and due to me being at work. I would build up this courage just because I knew I wasn’t lying so why be scared to tell them the truth, It would suck but that’s a part of life. I would have to cancel plans that involved height because I was scared but that mostly hurt me more than anyone else since I wanted to be able to go out on that adventure, especially with my loved ones. My parents expected so much out of me that I wasn’t sure if I was capable of it but I just had to try. Later on, I didn't quite get the results my parents would want which would leave them disappointed. I built courage and just came to a realization, I’m human I can try my hardest but I’m never close to being perfect.