Natalie Tye went from an easy life with everything handed to her, to life becoming a struggle with many sacrifices. Natalie was six years old when her parents got in a divorce. They had just moved from Seattle to their new home in Tuscany, Auburn. Everything was perfect, happy family happy life; at this point, she even thought her house was small compared to others.

“I thought the house was small then realized not everyone has a house like that. “ Tye said.

On that fateful day, the parents of Natalie discussed the divorce.

“After something traumatic or shocking happens you never expect anything good to come out of it” Tye said. She did not know how the rest of her life would be affected, but she needed to stay optimistic. The events after the divorce were crucial for Natalie. She moved into an apartment over the summer of 2012 where Natalie had to make a choice, to just give up and don’t make good with what she has or to pick herself up and dust herself off and keep on living good, this decision wasn’t easy at this moment in time.

“My hardest decision at the time was overall giving up my Barbie dream house for a smaller room in an even tinier space”. Tye said.

What Natalie did proved the mental power she had. Over that summer, she had a blast. Whether it was relaxing at the apartment pool or playing board games inside, she made the most of her days off.

After an experience such as the one Natalie lived through, there is always a lesson that is learned. Natalie revealed the lesson and applied it to her life.

“I believe myself lucky to have divorced parents because I never would’ve gotten to learn the things I’m a ‘pro’ at preaching now.” Tye said “Learning to make Do with what you have, building off from those materials, never taking anything for granted, and always remembering your memories because that's the only way to truly move forward with the life that's waiting for you.”

After that summer she moved into a smaller home than the Tuscany one but after the lessons Natalie learned she was content with her new home. She moved forward now with a further knowledge and outlook on life never taking anything for granted.

”After something traumatic or shocking happens you never expect anything good to come out of It.” eighth grader Natalie Tye proved that was wrong.