The only person who can stop you from reaching your goals is you.
Jackie Joyner-KerseeRead
My denial and irresponsible attitude about asthma put me at great risk and caused me so much needless suffering. My hope is that the kids I talk to learn to open up about their asthma, become educated about their condition, and seek help.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing one's health issues openly, particularly asthma.
Jackie Joyner-Kersee reflects on her past denial regarding her asthma, highlighting the suffering that resulted from not taking her condition seriously. She advocates for children to be proactive about their health by seeking knowledge and support, aiming to prevent them from experiencing similar struggles.
Themes
AsthmaHealthEducationSupportAwareness
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared in a presentation about asthma awareness for schools.
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