Personal Narrative: Cracked Ego

Cracked Ego
“Injury in general teaches you to appreciate every moment. I've had my share of injuries throughout my career. It's humbling. It gives you perspective. No matter how many times I've been hurt, I've learned from that injury and come back even more humble.” -Troy Polamalu.
The day started off normal I was at school and it was almost time for recess. 3rd grade recess we would literally be running around playing football whether it was tackle or just touch. We end up being released outside and as my friends got the football and started running around I went and stretched. Eventually I joined them and started playing and tackling people. Then I got the ball and was running and juking everyone out. At that moment I felt invincible until

I got hit outta nowhere from someone who at least 2 times as me. As i weighed no more than 60 pounds and he weighed at least 120 pounds.
As I landed on my shoulder I could on think about the smell of the grass and the taste of the dirt as I was laying on the ground. It wasn’t until i got up that I would feel the pain and ache in my shoulder. At that moment I knew something had happened. Some of my friends came to check on me when i was walking away holding my shoulder. Later that day I would go to the doctor to get an x-ray and this is where I figured out I had partially fractured my collarbone. I also had to wear a sling for 6 weeks.
It was then I would figure out who my real friends are and who was just there to play a game. I had wanted peace and a healthy life but you can’t always get what you want or ask for. That is why I embrace my wounds and use them as a growth instead of a downfall.