Personal Narrative: Moving From Haiti

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My father moved from Haiti to the United States in order for me and my other siblings to have better opportunities and access to resources. He brings me to the United at the age of twelve years old. I had the chance to attend middle school and high school. As their second oldest, I will be the first in our family to attend college. My older brother didn't have the chance to do so because my dad income was very low since he didn't speak English. My mom on the other side was in Haiti all by herself with four kids. Haiti which is very complicated having to pay thousands each month just for my brother attend school. My mother tried but her income and what my dad was sending to her wasn't enough for that to happen. My brother ended up staying home

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