Analysis Of Angela's Childhood Observation

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Just because there are people that are a bit different, doesn’t mean that they are the ones that should be teased and bullied. No matter how old they are, their looks, and their culture. Not everyone is the same, and no one should be. First there is a girl named Angela who connects her job, to her childhood memories. When Angela was two years old her parents decided to move to Detroit, Michigan all the way from Seoul, Korea. Angela had trouble in school and got to find more about herself through the years. Another person who wants to share their experiences to others is Kylie. Kylie has a disability that doesn’t allow her to walk as properly as others. She has to use a wheelchair which changes her perspective of life, but doesn’t change the

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