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Personal Narrative: I Am A Cheerleader

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I step on to the spring mat, my palms are sweating, and all I can see are bright blinding lights surrounded by darkness in front of me. In five short seconds I will take my place and wait for the music to start. I close my eyes and take one big breathe in. This is what my teammates and I have been working for all season. As I exhale I can feel my heart pounding in my chest. The music begins and I step into a whole new world. There is this feeling of euphoria that overcomes my body every time I step foot onto a cheer mat. It is a place where I can frequently escape from my problems and I have complete control. When hearing the phrase “I am a cheerleader”, most people imagine the stereotypical teenage girl cheering on the sidelines of a high
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