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Lefty: How Lefties Make It Through Day To Day
I am a left-handed girl living in a right-handed world! That does make me pretty special, and unique. I’m a true 1 in 10. Of course there is a downside to my exclusive existence; us Lefties face difficulties daily. I’m often stereotyped as creative, independent, a born leader, …satanic?? That’s a lot to live up to! If you don’t believe how tough we have it, try doing any simple task that is designed specifically with a tool for a Lefty, and tell me how you do. From unfounded prejudices to unsafe power tools, it is a wonder how us Lefties make it through day to day. It’s probably unimaginable for you Righties to understand all the strife we Lefties face. People automatically assume I’m artistic because I’m left handed. Hogwash! I might have
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