FROM THE INVISIBLE OBSTACLES SERIES Moving Forward AMERICAN CRUCIBLE, Part 8 As told by Arpine Babloyan Photography & Editing by Ashia Ray “Knowing that I’ve moved a mountain –  ...

She knew that was happening. I told her ‘When you come back, Daddy will not be living with us.’ She would not see what’s going on in the house. I felt like it would be painful for her to actually  ...

Working to get out of debt, I didn’t do anything that was not essential for life that was not free. I have learned that there is actually a good amount of stuff - fun stuff - that you can do for free.

I was thinking, ‘Oh my goodness - she’s probably talking like that about me to other moms.’

Wait, that’s not what I need. I need to keep a roof over our heads, I'm not at that point yet.

I thought my house would be taken away, I didn’t know if they would make take Bianca away from me. I had no idea what the rules are because it’s a different country.

That year when it all happened was probably the most difficult year of my life. It felt like it was endless. Moving to another country was the first obstacle that I came to - before I even  ...

We are dramatically failing families, children, and single-parents in our country. This is a crisis. Knowing just a few ways our system is broken will equip you with talking points to start  ...

"I watched the strength of her doing what she had to do - with or without someone else there to help her. For the most part - what she needed she asked for, or even - she demanded."