Traumatic Experience Essay

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The traumatic incident of tearing my ACL has influenced me in a positive way— it has taught me commitment, determination, and discipline. The injury caused immense difficulty in the activities that I once loved and resulted in muscle loss in my legs. With the help of physiotherapy, I was assigned various exercises to help regain my strength. Recovery was going smoothly, and after many visits to my physiotherapist, I was informed to continue in strengthening my legs to help prevent further injuries. Though I was able to play sports again, I wasn’t as confident as I was before; I feared being injured again. This discouragement and lack of confidence that I brought upon myself, unknowingly, paved my way towards a new acquired sport. By joining