As a teenager, I felt I was always letting people down. Once I1my friend Penelope to my home. I noticed that all my family members seemed to like Penelope2than me.
I felt very3. I even thought they didn't love me. I wondered whether they would4me if I died some day. So I told my mom, "Penelope is more patient than I have ever been. You must want her to be your5rather than me."
My mom6that though Penelope was a lovely girl, no one could replace me in the family. She said I was the only person who could fill my role. She made me realize that even if I made mistakes, I was a beloved member of the family who could never be replaced.
From then on, I tried to7who I was and what made me special. My view of8changed. I started to act in a positive way toward my life, and I was happy about who I really was. Each of us holds a9place in the world. You are special, no matter what others say or what you may think. So10about being replaced. You can't be.
