The first time these roles were an obstacle in my life was during my adolescence. I wasn't able to experience life as a teenager like I saw hundreds of other students in my class do. In my adult life these roles have been a hindrance for me because they play a role in why I am unable to show empathy towards certain people and situations. Over the years I have been able to reflect on myself and understand and accept my feelings towards things. For example, if an adult is homeless, I often wouldn't care, but if an adult appears to be young or close to a teenager in appearance, I feel obligated to assist them. I know it sounds crazy, but that's how my brain works. It took me a long time to show empathy towards homeless adults and it's still something I'm working on. No matter how educated I become, I will always have an area to improve. I will never be perfect, but I will always continue to strive for it