Personal Narrative: My Yellow Bird Moment

It is a known fact that well into the twentieth century, coal miners would bring canaries with them into the tunnels. However, the canaries were not for companionship; they were to warn the miners of possible toxic fumes and suffocation risks, which would inevitably lead to death if they didn’t leave the tunnels immediately. I believe everyone has their own “yellow bird” moment. Some people experience their moment late in life, but I was fortunate enough to have mine early enough to save my future. My yellow bird moment came after years of unjustified feelings of failure and unhappiness, but as I’ve been growing older and discovering more and more about myself and the world around me, I’ve learned that my life is my story and I have to be my