Generally, narratives are set in a time, and place, and include  a number of central characters, along with others.  The central character(s) will have a quest - a thing, a place, a state, a goal - which they pursue above all else, but are blocked in that quest by some type of obstacle.  The story arc is then around how the character resolves that obstacle, overcomes that challenge, and finally what this resolution brings - what meaning does it have for all characters.  There are many variations on this story arc, and yours can of course be entirely different., 

What was the adverse experience that you had?  Without providing information that may identify you or others, you can start by describing the event, the people, the place, your stage in life.  It can be as detailed or as vague as you decide:  this is your story.

The 'facts' about the adverse events are one thing,  but how you experience  those events are something totally different.  Helpful questions to ask in this regard include

. what was this like for me?

. what  did the events mean to me?

. how did I feel about the event at the time?

. what did I think about the event at the time?

. do I know what others thought or felt about the event?

. how did I respond to the thoughts and feelings of others?

It may be helpful to view this question over a long time frame.  For instance, your immediate response may have been very different from your response months or even years later.  Reflecting on all your responses through a more distant lens will often give us deeper and more nuanced insights.

Responses often include emotional, behavioural and thought responses; they can also include attempts to find help and support, either from family and friends, professionals and others.

Again, this is your story, so your responses may be something totally different from those above, so there is no need to limit yourself to these prompting questions.

Of all the things that happened after the experience, which of them helped you to overcome the adversity?  Also, what things did not help?  And were there any things that made it worse?

Were there particular people in your life who helped or hindered?

What is your perspective on where your life is now, having endured these adverse experiences?  What, if anything might you done differently?  Is there anything more  you need to do, or direction you need to follow?

Are there words to describe your place now?   e.g. "healed",  "resolved", "better" "recovered" "fixed" or "broken".

Is your life better than it was?

Have you derived new meaning in your life as a result of the trauma and your journey through it?    How do you now make sense of what happened?  How 'recovered' would you say you are? 

Have you told your story to others before?  If so, did it help, or hinder your recovery?  If so, in what ways?