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By Nicolasgonz BRONZE
Staten Island, New York
Being placed in a foster care group home at the age of nine might have been the first catalyst for my need to be autonomous. I must always strive for the ability to control my own...
Staten Island, New York
Being placed in a foster care group home at the age of nine might have been the first catalyst for my need to be autonomous. I must always strive for the ability to control my own...