Personal Narrative: My World As A Twin

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I believe that every person is born with a unique personality and set of gifts that make them different from anyone else. Then life hits, and our personal experiences, relationships, and location affect who we are and how we view the world around us. One thing that has shaped who I am and how I see the world is being a twin. It can definitely be maddening to spend almost every waking moment with someone, but it also creates a lot of opportunities to learn to communicate and work with others. It is especially necessary to learn these skills when you and your twin have completely different personalities. Although we look alike and have similar hobbies, my sister and I have personalities that are polar opposites. Where I am a feeler, she

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