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First Child To Graduate High School

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I constantly face pressure and expectancy every day in my life. The pressure of being the first child to graduate high school and attend college haunts me. I am always afraid of making mistakes because of the fear of disappointing my parents. I constantly please my parents and teachers by my work ethic and my dedication, but personally I feel drained and tired. Another factor that frequently stresses me is trying to be a good role model for my little sister. Demonstrating to her that anything is possible can sometimes make me feel inhuman, but I still continue for the reason that she means the world to me. Sometimes pleasing others and trying to meet self standards is painstaking; however, it encourages me to continue because giving all my

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