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Tamales Research Paper

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Tamales is more than just a simple Mexican recipe. “Tamales” means unity, in my family; it means more family gatherings, and new memories. At the age of five most kinds don’t comprehend what’s going on, however I did. I always had a clear understanding, I don’t know if my parents didn’t know how to hide it well or if I knew how to put the puzzle together, either way, I knew.
I knew my Grandma was in trouble, but no one ever told me otherwise. Grandpa was in abusive partner towards my grandma. She only stayed with him because she didn’t like the idea of being a single mother. Until the day she couldn’t take it no more.
I knew the problems, money problems, relationship problems between my mom and dad” grandma and grandpa. I always did my best
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