My name is Ashley Godoy, I'm 17 years old and I'm from Far Rockaway,NY. When I first realized I wanted to become a model was when I was about 9 years old. Not only was I interested in modeling but as well as acting. My mom never wanted to help me because she believed that If i do pursue these careers then I will become either anorexic or go on drugs. After trying to persuade her for so long, I gave up.
Two years ago I got diagnosed with depression. Not only is it because of the issues I've been through but it's also something that runs in my father's side of the family. I always knew I was depressed but during the time I got diagnosed I was at my lowest and couldn't handle life. I couldn't sleep without having nightmares, I wouldn't want to be awake because I had to face reality. I couldn't eat, I didn't want anything to do with anybody and I had attempted suicide on multiple occasions even months/years before.Not many people know this about me. I was actually embarrassed of having depression. But, one night, I was scrolling through Instagram and saw a post about Creative Faces having a casting and I took that opportunity to see where things can go for me. Of course I did it behind my mother's back and at that time I didn't care, I wanted to do something for me to finally make myself happy.Fortunately, I got in (with so much luck because my runway walk was horrible) and look at how much I've grown now! These past two years that I've pursued modeling, I've went through so many ups and downs. There were times that I didn't get chosen at castings and there were times were people loved me. This year I was grateful to get published in Ellements magazine. I've learned from each experience and there were times I wanted to give up but I would just remind myself how much I've pushed myself to get this far and I will continue pushing myself to better. Though I still have my dreams of becoming a Fashion and Interior Designer, I won't give up on modeling. Modeling has helped me gain so much confidence and helped me see the beauty of things. I plan on having the great life that I deserve. I will strive to go to Parsons (my dream college) and to major in Fashion and minor in Interior Design. My mom always taught me to be an independent woman that strives for greatness and that's what I will always keep in mind. Everything I gone through in my past I took as experiences and reasons why I've become such a strong individual.
My advice to anyone who's pursuing anything they love is to never give up, even if times get rough. It might be stormy now but it can't rain forever.
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