

KIRSTEN PURSELL
Author
We all have a story...
"What I have somehow managed to seamlessly project to the world my entire life is not always what my brain is reflecting inside me. But if any of us were truly that transparent there would never be a story to tell."
On Becoming Me: Memoir of an 80’s Teenager is a reflective look back on Kirsten's turbulent teenage years. She found herself defined by her sport until sixteen years old. All her successes, failures, total being, were chlorine based. Accidents, injuries, insecurities would take their toll both physically and mentally. Navigating life outside of her sport was unchartered territory. And it was clear that there was a residual impact, both good and bad, on figuring out who she was supposed to be without it . Profoundly insightful and inwardly optimistic that she would make it through, but constantly struggling to find the right combination to survive those years.
80's Photos...
In order to save on publishing costs, On Becoming Me: Memoir of an 80's Teenager photos are in black and white. These are the original photos. I have included additional bonus photos from that time period as well.


PSA Championships 1982

Germany Summer 1983

Berlin Wall 1983

Freshman - 1981

Sophomore - 1982

Junior - 1983,
when acne ruled my self-esteem


Senior Pictures (taken summer 1984)



With my mom in 1983
With my parents at graduation
Summer 1985

My brother and me in 1984


Dee and Deb 1984
Graduation

Jim B. in 1982

Terry from the Summer of 1984




Ajey from the Summer of 1985
Classic 80's clothing!
Ajey and me (on right) with friends






