Personal Narrative: My Life In A Gymnastics

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For a long time, I always wondered where I belong and what to do with my life. For a long time, I didn’t realize I was living such a great life. Fourteen years ago, I began gymnastics classes. I was the little ballerina and gymnast of my family. I grew up homeschooled, going to the gym five hours a day, five days a week, all year. It became a routine and my everyday life. I grew up in the gym. Although I did not live the average life, I never realized how blessed I was. To have so much energy, adrenaline, and power from such a young age. Getting to travel with my friends and family. Having coaches who acted as parents. It was all such a blessing; however, I never knew how amazing it was until it was gone.

Freshman year, I quit gymnastic to pursue my education and have more hours to study. Freshman year was the year everything fell apart. I did not know how to live a life without the sport I loved for over a decade. Gymnastics taught me to never give up. It taught me to work until you get the job done, and then keep improving yourself afterwards. My gymnastics friends were the ones to always pick me back up when I fell. My coaches always knew the right things to say when I was feeling low. Freshman year, I thought “how could I live without this sport?” …show more content…
This sport shaped me into the young lady I am today. Because of this sport, I will always have a family and support system through everything. I will always remember to stay strong and get back up when I fall. Because of this sport, I have become so strong; not only physically, but mentally. I am fearless; I crave a challenge and to work hard. Gymnastics gave me the confidence to follow my dreams and never give up. Gymnastics will forever have my heart, and will forever be apart of my
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