Experience that has Shaped the Person that You Are - Personal Statement Example

Instead of getting frantic, she just looked at me and fainted with a loud scream. I told everyone that it was not true but nobody was listening. My aunt was a long time in hospital. She had a weak heart and the shock of her daughter’s accident had nearly killed her.             That incident changed me completely. I had suddenly lost all my childishness and desire to play practical jokes on anyone. Indeed, I loved my aunt but because of me, she was in the hospital.

My innocent lie had almost made my cousin an orphan. That one lie had made me see the folly of my actions. Today, I am more sensitive to the feelings of other people and have developed a strong sense of responsibility towards my cousin. I now realize that parents should not spoil children but inculcate responsible behavior and an empathetic attitude for others. My one irresponsible act had nearly taken somebody’s life. (total characters: 1464)