Poor Jenny, bright as a penny! Her equal would be hard to find. She lost one dad and mother, A sister and a brother-- But she would make up her mind.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Despite losing her family, Jenny remains bright and determined to move forward.
- In plain terms
- Jenny lost everyone but she is still smart and makes her own choices.
- What can you take from it?
- Tragedy does not define your ability to decide your path.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle loss?
- Who are you despite your past?
Another view
Resilience is a response not a requirement for victims.
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