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During my undergraduate studies I read a book entitled "Mans Search For Meaning" written by Victor Frankl. This literary work has defined, clarified and validated my purpose. Frankl states, "A man who becomes conscious of the responsibility he bears toward a human being who affectionately waits for him, or to an unfinished work, will never be able to throw away his life. He knows the "why" for his existence, and will be able to bear almost any "how." After reading that statement I immediately begin to reflect on my life and I was able to understand the meaning in and of my suffering. The reason I decided to pursue a degree in social work, is because it would allow me to fulfill my destiny. As a child, I had experience many obstacles and I found myself constantly questioning the meaning of my life. Most of the time I didn't even have the will to live, I spent my adolescent years depressed, alone, confused and institutionalized. I was not hopeful and really didn't care what happened to me because I was convinced that I have already experienced the worst. As I got older I wanted to defy the odds and prove to so many people that I had potential and that I could amount to anything I put my mind to. I wanted to remove myself from the b