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The money she earned working at the local grocery store was taken by her foster parents to cover her expenses. When a car accident lands her in the hospital with grave injuries and no one came to visit her during her three-week stay, she realizes she is truly all alone in the world. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Overcoming her many adversities, Shen became part of the 3% of all foster care children who get into college, and the 1% who graduate. She became a successful businesswoman, got married, and had a daughter. 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