Personal Narrative: Interpreting A Conflict

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A time that I encounter a conflict was deciding whether I want to celebrate my sweet fifteen or wait until I turn sixteen. Being a latina teenager, this was a difficult decision because I was in the middle of a conflict where I had to keep up my family traditions or be influence my friends who they celebrate a normal birthday. I decide to continue the Mexican tradition to transition a young girl to a womanhood. Throughout my decision it was a two week planning. I knew the problems that I was going to face because this is an special event that need more time. Some of the risks I took was not having the dream of my quince, family members not able to come to town, the weather condition, and financial aid needs. Furthermore, my father culture is

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