Personal Narrative: My Mother's Death

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No one wants to think about life altering events in which they have not controlled; I am no exception. The untimely and devastating death of my mother occurred without warning or preparation. Looking back, there was nothing to prepare for; she was only fifty-one years old. Could I have been more prepared for the loss of my mother? Certainly, I knew she had some health issues; however, the diagnosed issues were not what killed her. My mother’s death rocked my world to the core. Suddenly, she was no longer on earth with us and life as I knew it would never be the same. Sure, people die every day and leave loved ones behind. Although, not being unique in that regard; I was certainly not prepared for the loss or the facing the future without