humanity
Humanity begins at home.
The Working-Class Parent’s Struggle
Sara hadn’t always been a single mother. There was a time when the weight of the world was shared, when she could exhale, knowing that the bills would be paid and her children would have everything they needed. But since her divorce, it had been all on her. She had worked at the local shipping company for five years, and it wasn’t glamorous, but it was steady. The job paid the bills, provided health insurance, and gave her a sense of security. Until it didn’t.
By Jacktone Otieno2 years ago in Families
Supporting Our Elders
How do the elders live in the U.S. with only social security? I have sat down with some elders to keep them company and let them talk. Elders have a myriad of interesting stories of when they were young, which I enjoy. But one conversation I do not enjoy is talking about their finances. I feel it is their way of just letting it out — a rant perhaps, and I am appalled at the amount of money they receive. Some of these people worked for over 40 or 50 years and had withholdings from every paycheck. I knew that social security is not something we can solely rely on, but it is just plain ridiculous.
By Debbie's Reflection2 years ago in Families
Abortion and Reproductive Rights
Sarah, a young mother of two, found herself in a devastating situation when she was six months pregnant with her third child. Excited and hopeful for her growing family, she and her husband had already begun preparing a nursery. However, during a routine check-up, they received devastating news. The baby had a severe, life-threatening condition that meant the child would not survive beyond birth. Worse yet, continuing the pregnancy posed a significant risk to Sarah’s own health, as complications had already begun.
By Jacktone Otieno2 years ago in Families
