I was the seventh of nine children. When you come from that far down you have to struggle to survive.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Growing up in a large family forced a struggle for survival.
- In plain terms
- Coming from a large family meant I had to fight to survive.
- What can you take from it?
- Hardship in early life builds resilience and the need to struggle.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does your background shape you?
- What struggle defined your life?
Another view
Not everyone from large families faces struggle.
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