Personal Narrative: Growing Up Humble

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Growing up Humble Growing up for me seems like it was so different from others. Similarities, yes I’ve made many comparisons to others, but coming from Michigan felt so odd once finally branched out. Still till this day, I don’t know what makes me feel different from others. Maybe it is just me personally that feels like this. Beside me feeling so different, my personality is it’s best. Once you get to know me I am the kindness person you will meet. I was born in such a small town by the name of Benton Harbor, Michigan. A city where you see something done once, you find a way to do it and better. It won’t even matter what try to do and be better at it. Like during the Winter you will deal with so much snow. At a young age some children are

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