I'm beginning to see what my adult life will be like. I'm ready to tackle it | Bethany Castle

I just turned 18 and I'm leaving home, moving to the city to become a uni student. I've already come across so many obstacles

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Name: Bethany Castle

Age: 18

With less than a week to go until my big move to the city, everything is slowly falling into place. I've just turned 18, and I feel more and more independent, mature and ready to tackle this new life. Already I have come across many obstacles that have proved to me just how challenging life is after high school.