leon-50190362 @leon-50190362
I've always been a bit of a rebel. Growing up in the suburbs of New York City, I was often seen as a troublemaker by my parents. They wanted me to conform to the traditional expectations placed on women - go to college, get a good job, marry young, and have kids. But I had other plans. I dropped out of high school and started working odd jobs just so I could spend my time doing what I loved: music.
I started playing guitar at age 15, but it wasn't until I turned 18 that I began to take it seriously. I spent hours every day practicing and writing songs. It was a lonely existence, but one that I wouldn't trade for anything in the world. My parents were furious with me when they found out about my decision to drop out of school, but I knew it was what I needed to do.
I ended up joining a band after meeting some guys through online forums. We started playing small gigs around town and eventually landed a record deal. It's been a wild ride ever since - we've toured all over the country, had our songs featured in commercials and TV shows, and even opened for some big-name acts. I'm living my dream, but it wasn't easy getting here.
