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I have no HS diploma, I had to drop out of school & support myself after 9th grade because the old man threw me out of the house. It has never been a hinderence to me. I got a GED when I turned 18 & joined the USAF on a special program 2 years later.
I do have 2 years of college & scored higher on my SAT than my honor roll brother in law. I have been a foreman on jobs that I had people under me with master & bachelor degrees. I currently have the job Ive always dreamed of. The three years I wasn't attending high school I was learning about responsibility & fending for myself, it was a tough road I would not wish on any kid.
I am trying to give my 16 year old daughter every chance to succeed & moreover a chance to enjoy being a kid. I have no memories of HS friends, proms, or graduation, only work & partying. No regrets, I played the hand I was dealt, I won't ever be rich, but consider myself successful because I am happy.
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Paul
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