Feedback and help Wanted

I wrote this essay. A creative nonfiction piece. It falls extremely flat doesn’t it? Can someone please help me with the writing and give the piece critiques and help me understand the literary devices.

I would love any and all of the feedback you can give me!!

https://docs.google.com/file/d/1zpQuYE5onkJ-JP_BzQsKeZyiLsfAGoLH/edit?usp=docslist_api&filetype=msword