I grew up victim to a disabling confusion. As I grew fluent in English, I no longer could speak Spanish with confidence. (Richard Rodriguez)

I grew up victim to a disabling confusion. As I grew fluent in English, I no longer could speak Spanish with confidence.

Richard Rodriguez

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