We are being proved over and over again, that children look up to those who are older, and this influence will then affect them either good or bad. I believe it is even more important to be aware of how you speak and act in front of children, because you will be responsible for your effect on the children.

How I see it, every child has a blank page. You as an older or grown person will draw something on this childs page. What you draw is determined by who you act and speak, but whatever you end up drawing will stay forever on this childs page. By putting it like this, do I hope you see the importance of being a good example and role model for children.

I remember the day I realized the impact my action has on other people. I was maybe 10 years old, and I had started to be a bit “cool”. Then one day my 4 years old little sister started to act the same “cool” way as me. I remember my mum pointing this out, and telling me that she looks up to me and will copy what I do and therefore, whatever I decide to do or say, should be something I would like my sister to do as well.

After this day, I tried to always be a good example ovenfor my younger sisters. I don't want them to get a bad drawing on their page, because of me.

Then as I got older did I understand that this is not only in regards to my sisters, but for every single person I meet, especially young children.

Because of my understanding of the effect I can have on young people's lives and minds, I was so thrilled when an organization called “Kappen Nytt '' asked me to be in one of their magazines.

Knappen Nytt is a feeding tube organization for children. Many of the members of this organization are in the hospital, struggling to feel “normal” and might also get bullied. So getting the opportunity to share my story and to hopefully give these kids some hope and inspiration, was very exciting.

I spent hours working on my answers, finding photos, and making sure my massage was clear. “As long as you work hard, never give up, and take care of your health, you can do anything (even with a feeding tube)!”.

Feeding Tubes is something I myself had a hard time dealing with, and I felt so alone. This is why I am speaking up about this. I want to share my story and experience, show other people that they are not alone and that feeding tubes are not something to be ashamed of.

I feel honored to have gotten this opportunity from “Knappen Nytt”, and I really hope I made a small difference in someone's life.