Gradual Transformation

Create a multi-year narrative detailing the gradual transformation of an immature child into a responsible adult.

Your protagonist starts as a reckless, self-focused individual. However, through a series of consequential events, they mature and develop into a conscientious adult. What milestone events prompt this transformation? How does their personality change over time? This prompt probes into the gradual and often challenging process of growing up, emphasizing the endurance and adaptation required for maturity.