The essay is about YOU. Not your uncle, mother, or cousins. Who are you? That’s what they care about. You want them to read it and think “I like this kid. Admit.” Find something positive to focus on. Being inspired to do better for yourself is admirable, but you are writing about YOU, not your mother.
What do you enjoy doing? Any happy memories from recent years? (not middle school.) Do you do something fun to relax? Do you enjoy cooking, or cleaning? Do you play a sport just for fun? What is interesting about Rocketpotato?