Personal Narrative: Never Take Life For Granted

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Never Take Life For Granted

It is easy to assume that you are supposed to live for a long time. However, a long life is not guaranteed to anyone. As you grow up, you wake up every morning is if you are supposed to, not realizing that the previous day could have been your last. If a long life is what we strive for we should always be aware, avoid putting ourselves in dangerous situations, and attempt to make the most out of every day. Some people don't understand how great having breath in your body is. However, this could possibly change through experiences that show them why they should appreciate everyday of their life. One hot summer day as I walked in from what I expected to be a regular day, it was clearly revealed to me that my loved ones and I might see the end of our days. I was only nine years old but somehow I still managed to fully understand that my life was in immediate danger.My mothers boyfriend had plans to kill my mom and her three kids. As I walked into the kitchen to get a drink,four shiny bullets were laid out on the table,which made his plans of execution seem more realistic. As I …show more content…

I was so comfortable with my mothers boyfriend that I had no idea he would try to harm us in anyway. When I walked into the kitchen, I was expecting to eat as I normally would. That amount of comfort I had with people and my surroundings has changed ever since that day. As of now, I am not the only person who lives in my house,but I never ignore my surroundings. I may not have been in a similar situation since I was nine but the level of comfort is not the same. It doesn't take something big happening to make awareness an issue for me. A bonus to having your awareness is that you'll begin to recognize that avoidance of dangerous situations is key. Simply removing yourself from certain circumstances can save your

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