Jennifer, a single mother of four, faced an uphill struggle after her husband, Adam, left when he discovered she was expecting their fourth child. “Another mouth to feed? I’m done!” he declared, walking out of their trailer and filing for divorce, leaving Jennifer devastated. She had hoped he would stand by her during such a challenging time, especially since they were already financially strained.
After Adam left, he cut off any financial support, claiming he couldn’t find work due to his lack of a college degree. Jennifer, left with no other choice, began looking for work shortly after giving birth. With four young children to care for, she faced countless rejections, as many employers viewed hiring a single mother as a liability.
“It’s just too much, with young children and all,” one potential employer told her. Jennifer had to extend her job search to a nearby city, where she used her last bit of cash on a cab ride, leaving her children with kind neighbors. She was finally hired as a housekeeper at a local hotel, though it meant daily commutes to another city. After an expensive cab ride back home, Jennifer realized she needed a car to make this job sustainable.
