Personal Narrative: My Experience Of Grit In Life

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At some point in your life you experience grit in one form or another, whether it’s for yourself or watching someone else. I have seen through my personal eyes the struggles and hardships of watching someone you’re so close to deal with cancer, and use grit and motivation to overcome the situation. About three years ago my family was given the dreadful news that my aunt Shawn had been diagnosed with breast cancer. Even though it was horrific news there was one golden ray of light on the event, that she was only at stage one or two so she had a greater hope of getting rid of the tumor. My grandma spent even more time with her giving us updates on the treatments, doctor appointments, and how my cousins and uncle were coping with the situation.

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