When Stephy was 24, she faced tough times with three kids and nowhere to turn. She asked her mom for help, but her mom said no, leaving Stephy to handle everything alone. Now, years later, her mom needs help, and Stephy doesn’t know what to do. She’s asking us for advice on how to handle this tough situation. Stephy’s letter:
At 24, I became a widow with three kids after my boyfriend died in a car accident. Earning minimum wage and unable to pay rent and feed my kids simultaneously, my only option was to ask my mom to take us in. She refused, saying that her new boyfriend wouldn’t like it. 1 lived through the toughest years of my life alone; my kids and I were deprived of almost everything. We survived on coupons, I worked three jobs, and didn’t get more than four hours of sleep for years. Slowly but surely, I was able to stand on my own two feet after a few years. Now, I am a proud mom with healthy kids and steady income.
