Have you ever had an experience that was so powerful, it stuck with you for the rest of your life? Maybe it happened when you were young, or maybe it's something that just occurred to you in the last few years. Regardless of how long ago the event took place, the experiences from our past are a part of who we are as individuals. Whether they're good memories or bad memories, personal narratives can have a lifelong impact on us and shape our characters and outlooks on life. They can also provide readers with insight into what makes us unique as people — what pushes our buttons and what we care about most deeply — and teach them valuable lessons.

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