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Joan Roberts

How has she experienced dehumanization in the world? ~Mother died when she was 5, and was taken by a social worker to an orphanage, where she couldnt leave even to see her sisters & father. ~After she and her sisters ran away from the orphanage, her dad gave her & her sister away to an elderly couple, who made them discard their names and families to work on a farm, where they were discouraged from getting an education by the couple. She stayed there until she was 21. What did she do to lessen suffering in the world? ~She has helped and inspired many people throughout teaching. ~She is a strong anti-bullying advocate. ~Served in Peace Corps. What decisions did she make that impacted the world? ~Chose to help improve the lives of many. What is are responsibility to our fellow human beings? ~Not to judge by appearance or other factors. ~Treat people with respect. What admirable attributes of this person would be worth emulating in our lives? ~Non-judgemental-ism ~ Tolerance ~Dedication ~Perseverance
Source: An Interview With Her

~Kindness

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