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By Mariam
I am from a bigger family who doesn’t care about each other.
from the feeling of lonely but also of hope.
I am from amepela
from barbecue fish and beans
I am the lonely child who lost her parents when she was a kid
like the mother who raised her
and died when she was 3 and 2 years
old.
I am from California where
I was born for the second time and Oakland where I found friends and new family.
I am from ANNE-christine and Godatse who both raised me in different ways.
I am from Flor, my foster mother who loves me so much.
I am from chicken,hot dogs and rice.
from Christmas
I am productive, particular and consistent.