Personal Narrative Analysis

What was the first things to go through my head when I knew I was going to collide with another car? Depending on the person, it might be fear, anger, or anxiety. There are few events in our lives that can force us to act instinctively. In my case, I made a last minute call that could have prevented disaster. Now, I often think about what would have happened if I did not make that call. Assigning fault proved difficult in my situation and ended without justice. I took many lessons from this experience and this situation helped me get to know myself in a different way.
During this day and age in America, we are seldom faced with incidents that force us to use our “fight or flight” response. Not too often are we forced to make split second decisions

I knew the other driver had been going fast but the last few seconds before the impact felt like forever. Once I registered that we were going to collide, I stepped on the gas. Between that moment and the impact, fear, panic and anger controlled my thoughts. Scenarios of my parents outraged reactions raced through my head. I remember anticipating the impact and force. The actual sound of the front of his car hitting the rear side of mine was unexpected. I remember sitting there dazed for a couple minutes trying to reflect on what had unfolded. Adrenaline was pumping through me and I made myself get out of the car and check on my passenger and the other man. Once I knew they were okay, I grabbed my phone (which was drenched in the coffee I recently purchased) and called the

Without this, I would have to pay for a new car out of pocket. His insurance also struggled to assign fault and resulted in both of us pointing fingers at the other. The timing could not have been worse. My wallet, which held my social security card, debit card, and bank card, was stolen three days prior. I could not catch a break! At the same time, I had been working a stable part-time job and collected about $2,500 in my savings account. Under these circumstances, finding a new car was painstaking and took several months. Finally, my parents found a suitable car with a reasonable price. They had located a 2005 Nissan Sentra in mid condition. Adding to my disappointment was the fact that the car needed additional repairs. The hardest part was going to the bank and taking almost all of my savings to pay for it. At first, I struggled in being content with my car but I have since then made it my own. Rebuilding my savings to the previous amount has proven tough and easier said than