The Other Jessica Benitez
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Bio
Jessica was born in Mexico City, Mexico on September 26, 1996. Soon after her father came to the U.S to find work, Jessica and her mother also emigrated to the U.S in 2000. At the age of four years old, Jessica began attending Claremont Elementary School in Claremont, North Carolina.
Event Information
Adjusting to Life in the U.S
Jessica feels uncomfortable and socially alienated at a new school where she can't understand anyone. She removes herself others and really struggles with English and making friends.
When?
Monday, Aug 27, 2001, 09:00 PM
Where?
Claremont, NC
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Middle School Struggles
Jessica really struggles with self-image issues, and focuses more on building her social life in than studying in middle school. She begins to yield to peer pressure in order make friends, and thus begins to engage in smoking marijuana at the age of 13.
When?
Monday, Sep 15, 2008, 12:00 AM
Where?
Newton-Conover Middle School, Newton, NC
Maid
ends up working as maid
Marijuana
Began at 13
Cat Lady
alone with 7 cats
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High School Graduation
Jessica manages to receive a partial scholarship to NYU. Graduation night was a night of celebration for Jessica. However, trying to return home that night, Jessica was stopped by a cop and arrested for DUI. Upon hearing this, Guillermo & Alma (parents) kicked Jessica out of their home.
When?
Friday, Jun 6, 2014, 09:00 PM
Where?
Newton-Conover High School, West 15th Street, Newton, NC
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NYU and After
While attending NYU, Jessica rushed for and was accepted into a sorority. Instead of focusing on the charities encouraged by her sorority, Jessica used this connection to party with the brother fraternity frequently. After a large party that ended in a huge fire, with suspicion of arson, NYU removed Jessica's financial aid and promptly expelled her.
With no pay to pay for school, Jessica drops out and searches for any work she can find. She works as a maid in New York City, and the resentment of getting kicked out of school and her bleak future prospects drive Jessica into a deep depression.
To cope, Jessica begins to drink copiously. Alcoholism further reinforced her depression.
At the age of 25, Jessica was living in a small apartment in New York City's lower east side, with 7 cats and growing alcohol problem. This is as far as she would go in life.
When?
Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013, 09:00 PM
Where?
New York, NY
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