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Jane Venson-Talford

Memphis, TN, United States

74%

I was surprised at my score. While perseverance has been a key factor in my life, support from family and friends has also been very important. Life is fluid and I was fortunate to be in a position to maximize support and resources as they were made available to me. I have learned that God’s grace, blessings and protection and the belief that after I have given my all, He will fill in the gap and make the difference has carried me. I constantly work at finding the positives and drowning out the negative thoughts that try to pull me down. I still have a lot of life to live and learn about, and a lot love to give.