Softball is my Outlet

     Growing up as a shy, timid young tomboy, I didn't really make friends to easily. I was always the odd one out at sleepovers because everyone else wanted to play dolls, but all I wanted to do was throw a ball around. You never really saw me around the house without some sort of ball in my hand. My parents noticed this and soon placed me in some different sports. I played soccer, football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, and even did some gymnastics. My favorite sport that I played was softball. Through softball I made new friends, learned discipline and respect, and most of all learned to love the game. Every day after school I would rush home so that I could get my cleats on to go and practice. Softball was my outlet from all the bullying and tormenting I went through during school. I went through some really tough stages growing up, like most kids do. I am very happy to have found my outlet through softball. Softball still to this day is my outlet from all my stressful obstacles.