Personal Narrative: A Traumatic Event That Changed My Life

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Losing my cat was a very traumatic life changing event for me. Her name was Smokey, she was 16 years old when she passed away on January 12th, 2009. Smokey was a special cat and I had a connection with her that I never have had with any of my other pets. What was so special you ask? Smokey had a birthmark on her left paw and I have a birthmark on my face. I guess it's time to take you back to the night that changed my life forever.

Although, I never really realized that life is so precious and could be taken quickly. When I said goodbye to Smokey that night before going with my mom and brother I didn't realize it was forever. I remember coming home from the store running in the house with a bag of cheetos which she loved. When I saw her

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