Critical Experience

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Everyone goes through a multitude of critical experiences that ultimately defines who they are as a human being. Some experiences may teach a person an important lesson, some may build a person up or break them down, and while others might help them see something from a different point of view. When my sister Valeria was born, she was diagnosed with ADD, ADHD, and Dyslexia. Which for me, was hard to take in as I was not accustomed to dealing with someone with mental disorders. This story revolves around my relationship with my sister, from the years of trying to understand what she is going through, to the fights we have had, and to finally being able to aid her in her struggles.
Ever since my younger sister was born, my parents noticed a

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