Always Quote by Shannon Briggs
“I missed a lot of school. I was always sick. I was in the hospital a lot. Asthma kicked my butt.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Boxing Podcast, 2018
He recounts chronic illness and hospitalizations that disrupted his education.
In simple terms: He missed school due to asthma and hospital stays.
Prioritize health to support learning.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- school attendance
- medical management
- support systems
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What support could have helped him?
- How can schools better assist chronically ill students?
Health issues can still allow academic success with accommodations.