A grandma college essay with a twist?

Applying to College
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<p>Im writing my college essay on how having a grandmother who has dementia actually helped my life, and accelerated my development. Im trying to let my grandmother's character bleed through a bit, so the reader understands how comical she is - she'll insult people, bop people on the head.....most times she'll call me "fat stuff", even though Im skinny, lol, and other funny insults.</p>

<p>But im worried that the admission's office will think Im insensitive</p>

<p>Helping my grandmother with dementia is depressing - its one of the worst things that has happened to me and my family.</p>

<p>But at the same time its an experience that I have grown so much from, and learned so much from.</p>

<p>Im just afraid that the college admissions office will find me insensitive.</p>

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<p>There are ways to inject humor into even the worst situations. Just make sure your audience is laughing with her, not laughing at her. You’ll be fine.</p>

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<p>thank you! its not like Im making jokes, but its hard not to find some comical relief when you let people know that your grandmother called you “my fat ugly one”</p>

<p>I understand your point, and appreciate the input</p>