Personal Narrative: Football

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After every beep I was more unsure. I felt like I would never recover. It was like someone telling me, “This may be your last chance playing your favorite sport.” Through the screaming and the numbness I was scared. I looked down and my knee was out of place. I was unable to walk off the field.
Football is my favorite sport. The cheering crowd and my loyal teammates were a part of my life every week for over ten years. Then one game I was being removed off the field by an ambulance. All the sudden, I was unsure if I would ever score another touchdown.
After talking to the doctor, I was told I would likely not be cleared until the following year. In this moment, I became more determined than ever. Being the person I am, I decided to practice

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