“Oh my God! I just got accepted to my dream college!” my older brother Jeffrey screamed. My mom, dad and little sister began clapping and cheering. I just stood in shock and sadness.

“Mom, dad, you both just lost your jobs. How are you guys going to afford that?” I said, snapping everyone back to reality.

The room instantly went quiet.

“She’s right son. I don’t even know how I’m going to continue paying for Ari to attend that special school.” my dad said.

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