Everyone manages their own struggles in life and finds their own path to handle them. For some, this means leaving school to pursue other opportunities.

Leaving high school is never an easy decision. There are so many factors to consider, including family, emotional capabilities, and work commitments. Growing up in a small town on the west coast of Newfoundland, Jennifer certainly faced the realities of life.

The decision to leave high school is different for every person and we can’t always understand why someone chooses another path in life. With her experience growing up in a small town, Anne Marie shares some reasons that came to her mind.