I’m eight years old and they pass out a flyer at school for soccer league sign-ups. I’ve always wanted to be on a team and soccer seems fun. On my way out of the classroom, I throw the flyer away. I know there’s no point in asking to join. We can’t afford it. There is a whole universe of kid stuff that I want, but know better than to ask for. I try not …
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