6. Have you encountered any special challenges or had any special experiences that you think have contributed to your understanding of others? (i.e. family problems, having to move frequently, socio-economic issues that your family has faced, overcoming your own self-esteem issues, addiction, divorce, adoption or foster care, not living with parents, family members with physical or mental handicaps or medical issues-- or things like community service experiences, church activities, visiting other countries-- anything that has deepened your compassion or awareness of others): *