Parents struggling to feed and care for their children live in every corner of this great country. We shouldn't ignore them, writes columnist suzyscribe.
One might assume this family, with a roof over their heads, would be on the upswing – both financially and emotionally – now that there is some stability surrounding living arrangements. But Zephier, 48, still spends sleepless nights racked with worry. Utility bills are piling up, and the inflation-driven cost of food seems insurmountable.
“It’s better than where we were because we were in a motel, but we’re still struggling the same," Zephier told me.This is a complex and heartbreaking American story about addiction, abuse, immigration and physical disabilities. So many of these issues can lead to poverty and even homelessness. Zephier's family seems to be caught in the perfect storm.
But the apartment was small and resources were limited – Zephier was caring for the grandchildren so she didn't work –found themselves on the streets. Biden has lofty plan to 'end hunger.' relocated, her daughter sought treatment, got her life back on track, found a place to live in Sioux Falls and in January reclaimed her children.
“I always worked – I was a dietary manager and I picked up every shift and worked as many hours as I could to support my family in Sioux Falls," she said."I just can't do it physically now. The pain has gotten so much worse. My son would come out to the car and help me into the house and he said, 'Mom, this is too much for you and you can't do it.'" So her sons, both expected to graduate in May, told her they would go to work.
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