Describe a situation where you had to find strength despite feeling weak.

 When my friend passed away, I felt very sad and weak. I had to stay strong to support others who were also hurting. Even though it was hard, I found strength by remembering the good times we shared. Today in class we started reading the book, The Color Purple by Alice Walker. I felt shocked and heartbroken. Celie's words are full of pain, and it felt like she was telling me her deepest secrets. I could feel her fear and confusion, and it made me want to protect her. It’s heavy, but it pulled me in right away. After the reading, we discussed the letters and it really helped me understand them more. Overall, my day has been okay. It did feel sort of long but I was relieved that it was the end of the day.