How My Hurricane Changed My Life-Personal Narrative

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Then I just walked out of the building and went in her car, my heart was beating as the speed of light. I just drove off, not even knowing where I am going. I could not stop thinking about it. my mind was like a hurricane. I needed to get my mind off things. All wanted was to get out of town for a while. I went home, without thinking. I packed some clothes and took all money I could find in the house.

after I left my apartment, I left my key under the door mat. I went in my car, took a deep breath and started driving. I had no clue where I was going. I was just driving without even thinking. I turned the radio on, there was nothing good. so I put the aux cord in my phone and played music to get my mind off things. few hours later I realized

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