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When I Grew Up In College
I grew up in a very loving and caring family who always made sure my basic needs were met. I never went hungry unless it was my own choice; I always had clothes on my back and a roof over my head no matter how tough things got with our finances. All my clothes might have been hand-me-downs, I never had the new toys or gadgets, I never knew what it was like to have cable television and when I finally was able to start making an allowance it was only two-dollars every two week because that was all my parents would spare. Now as a young adult, I am very grateful for my childhood and how I was raised with the values that were instilled in me. All my
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