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The Snake That Broke Me: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Redemption

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I never thought I would be the kind of person who would be bitten by a snake. I'm not an outdoorsy person, and I certainly don't go looking for trouble. But on a hot summer day in 2016, that's exactly what happened to me.

The Snake That Broke Me

by Adeola Akintoye

5 out of 5

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I was hiking in the mountains with my boyfriend, and we were taking a break to eat lunch. I was sitting on a rock, enjoying the view, when I felt something cold and slimy on my leg. I looked down and saw a small, brown snake coiled around my ankle.

I screamed and jumped up, but it was too late. The snake had already bitten me.

I was rushed to the hospital, where I was given antivenom and antibiotics. The doctors told me that I was lucky to be alive. The snake that bit me was a venomous copperhead, and its venom could have killed me if I hadn't gotten treatment quickly.

I spent the next several days in the hospital, recovering from the bite. During that time, I had a lot of time to think about what had happened. I realized that I had been taking my life for granted. I had been so focused on my career and my relationships that I had forgotten to appreciate the simple things in life, like being able to walk and talk.

When I was finally released from the hospital, I was determined to live my life to the fullest. I quit my job, sold my apartment, and bought a one-way ticket to Thailand. I wanted to travel the world and experience all that life had to offer.

I spent the next year traveling through Southeast Asia. I hiked through the jungle, visited ancient temples, and met people from all over the world. It was an amazing experience, and it taught me so much about myself and the world around me.

When I returned home, I was a different person. I was more confident, more independent, and more grateful for the life that I had been given. I knew that I had been through a traumatic experience, but I also knew that it had made me a stronger person.

The snake that bit me may have broken my body, but it did not break my spirit. I am a survivor, and I am not afraid to live my life to the fullest.

If you are interested in reading more about my story, I encourage you to Free Download a copy of my memoir, _The Snake That Broke Me_.

This book is a testament to the power of the human spirit. It is a story of love, loss, and redemption. It is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

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The Snake That Broke Me

by Adeola Akintoye

5 out of 5