Autobiographical Narrative Final Draft" OR "Biographical Narrative Final Draft."

Elena G.
Biographical Narrative, Final Draft
November 21, 2011
Period 2

Thomas: Greatest Support
Many students at San Pasqual Academy believe that Thomas is over-controlling and too strict. Thomas is a house parent, along with his wife, for Girls 103. Thomas is also a football coach on the school’s side. Instead of letting the kids do what they want, Thomas does not let them have their way. He does this in order to give them a sense structure so that they don’t stray down the wrong path in the future. And when you need to talk to someone he listens to you and he understands where you coming from. Thomas, although strict, has a very big heart.
For example, a couple of months ago, I received a phone call that put me in the grumpiest mood. I was by the cafe and I didn't want anybody around me. I wanted to be alone. Shortly after, Thomas walked quickly towards me.
“Go away,” I said as he sat next to me.
Thomas replied, “I am not going to leave you because I care about your placement.” He offered to go for a walk and I agreed.
“What happened on the phone? Why are you so mad?” he asked. I told him about the phone call.
“You shouldn't let that get you in a bad mood because there are people here who care about you him,” he said to me. “Are you willing to go home now?”
“No,” I said negatively. Thomas gained control of the situation and said firmly, “Well, I need you to go home so you serve your restriction.” Knowing that I didn’t want to go home, and that I didn’t want to disrespect Thomas at the same time, I followed his command. I went home.
As I walked home I realized that Thomas cared about my well being. He didn’t judge or criticize me. That made me feel that adults do actually care for me.
Two or three months ago, Thomas once again, saved me from myself. I was infuriated over actions that another student made. Anger consumed me to the point where I was breaking windows and cursing at everyone. Thomas was with me the entire time, making sure that I didn’t leave his sight. He stayed with me until I went home, making sure I didn’t get in trouble. A couple of times, I heard him say, “Think about your placement.” I cursed at him too. When I went home a few minutes later, he made sure I didn't leave the house. Had I left the house and fought the other student, I would have been arrested. Because of Thomas I still have my placement, even though I didn’t care about anything at the moment. When I didn’t care, he did.
It was me and hole bunch I don't how else because I wasn't worried about them at the time.I feel find after we got to talk. And then the next day I was really happy her was there because I would lost something it worth a lot right know. When I was cam down down I went up to everybody and was sorry for cussing them out and not hear them out because they do know what best for me.
When I try to move somewhere and he was all always there to make sure if I really want to do that or rethink that again.I was outside of my porch and sitting there think about what should I do and he saw me and ask me if I want to talk I said In a bite because I want doing anything dumb.
I need to talk to someone about what going on with my family how I don't want to be in the system.Just me and Thomas and some people try to come over and to try to calm me down but I tolled them to just leave me alone and he tolled them to gave me my space. After I feel a little better but I was still mad because I didn't want to be here anymore and I want to go home with my family.
It was when I just had come back from pass with my sister.I was at the front outside the girl side listens to my music with tear coming down my eye and he was walk around when he say me.
sister want to stay with her and she didn't want me to come back from pass.She want me to stay and come don't come back to these place.Me and Thomas I feel like I just lose my family because they don't want me to be here and they want me to stay with them.
I feel really bad because I didn't care about anything or any body.Then he talk to me and try to get me to calm down and have me realize that I do have the best place right know and I need to just think about what I am doing. I learned that everybody that is here dose care about you and just want the best for you and they don't want you to do anything stupid.