“We’ve been staying with my mom and stepdad since January. But I’m looking for a new apartment. I’m saving up right now. “I lived at my previous place for 16 years. When a new company bought them out, they raised my rent by $300. They … Continue readingThey’re weathering the storm of money challenges
A childhood accident took her hearing. A determined son and daughter helped return it. Using sign language, Yolanda Willey says she was about 5 years old when she fell at home. Her memory of the incident is a bit fuzzy — it happened more than … Continue readingShe gains her freedom from the sounds of silence
“When the housing market went under, when the economy went to hell, my husband’s hours were cut and I was pregnant. We went into foreclosure, and we could have lost our home. Instead, we were able to work with the bank and find a way … Continue readingDespite challenges, she doesn’t plan to give up
“I’m just trying to maintain a good relationship and keep my head above water. I’m living with my boyfriend right now, and he recently got laid off. I just got a job, and I’m hoping to start school for cosmetology. “It’s a little frustrating … Continue readingRelationship and financial concerns on her plate