Overheard
Life Changing
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Growing Up Under Labels
This chapter explores the speaker's childhood in the 1960s, revealing the complexities of family life amidst financial struggles. It highlights a pivotal classroom experience where the speaker overheard disparaging comments from teachers that shaped her self-perception. Through reflections on societal attitudes towards learning differences and personal challenges, the narrative uncovers the long-lasting impact of labels and stigma on a young girl's self-identity.
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