I called Mom while I was shopping and asked, “Should I bring chocolate cake or apple pie for Christmas?” – Welcome

renovations were planned.

Suddenly Monica needed a new apartment at exactly the time she couldn’t prove current employment.

Deposit.

First month’s rent.

Moving expenses.

No current paycheck.

One problem collided with another until the numbers stopped working.

By December, she and Laya were staying in temporary family housing while Monica applied for jobs continue reading …