I've learned that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become

I have learned that no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.

I have learned that heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.

I have learned that two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.

You are an extremely valuable, worthwhile, significant person even though your present circumstances may have you felling otherwise.

Under those circumstances, most major companies won't require that you sign anything other than endorsing the check.