Elder L05 described her hope for the future as she drew the representation of hardship (cross) and desire for “freedom to pass through”.
“Even though we had hard time, we have to learn to pass by, so you always think today is bad day, tomorrow is gonna be good day, so think positive all the time.”
Reflect on the journeys of your elders—whether they crossed borders or overcame obstacles closer to home—and how their pursuit of a better life, a place of belonging, and a sense of home resonates within your own story.
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