By Danielle O’Connor
The first few days of bootcamp on Parris Island were the most stressful, scary, and exciting days of my entire life. I found strength in myself that I never knew I had; I was pushed, screamed at, tired, sore, and didn’t know what was ahead of me at any time. I left Parris Island with a newfound pride and self-esteem I would have never obtained anywhere else.