The 'real joy' of the holidays are all about being with y

The 'real joy' of the holidays are all about being with your family and loved ones. During these rare times where everyone gets together, free from their usual daily constraints, choosing to hold space for those dearest to them, share meals, stories and laughter. Though this cannot be said for everyone, like the story of Jackie and her family, whose mired in a quagmire of destitute despondency... Jackie is a mother with 3 young children, ages 2, 5 and 7. She had a good job at a Ford plant, but she lost her job about 19 months ago. She doesn't have any other family to depend on. She's been having problems meeting her bills. Her kids are good kids. For the holidays, Jackie wanted to buy her kids a few items, mostly clothes that they needed. She did not have any money, so she forged a cheque. She was arrested and convicted. As she does her time in prison, her kids are in foster care. She may never get them back... If you could not provide for the basic needs of your children - What steps would you be forced to consider?
Photo by and words by JC Epong @undocumentarian selected by @_justine_muller
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