Personal Narrative Analysis

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In a matter of six months my parents got divorced, my mother passed away, my father got remarried, and I moved in with my step mom along with two step brothers. For me, 2015 was the most traumatic year and while having people perceived me as a put together positive person, when in actuality I held back the pain and underlying depressed remorseful grief. However, I was persistent on not allowing myself to be consumed by my misfortunes and trials instead I was dedicated to change with the obstacles. Often, I drew my strength from my friends and family in order to overcome my afflictions.
The moment everything began to change was when my father told me he and my mother were getting a divorce. I was semi aware that they were separated and experiencing

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