I thought that writing this first essay was pretty difficult. It's hard to write about some part of your body because of all the memories that are tied to it. It was a personal journey for me and a big step in accepting a lot of things in life. Sometimes you put some of these memories in the back of your mind and forget them. Writing this piece brought those memories out, both good and bad. It is important to never forget your past experiences even if they are not the greatest. Those experiences are what shape and define you as a person. To forget your past is to forget yourself.