Personal Narrative: I Am Misjudged All The Time.

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I am misjudged all the time. People assume things about me because of my physical appearance. The main thing that people judge me for is my race, some people are quick to box me into a stereotype that is not me. I surprise them when I prove them otherwise. It’s still shocking to me how surprised people are when I talk to them about my life and it doesn’t correlate with the image they have of a Latino. Yes, I am Catholic, but I also have other spirituals beliefs and keep an open mind to other religions. No, I am not lazy, I’ve actually gotten multiple 4.0 GPA’s, have a stack of academic certificates, and have attended to social events to help others. My sister and I are being raised in a healthy and loving environment filled with adventure with

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