I was divorced with 2 children and qualified for reduced - lunch, but turned it down. I can

Posted: Sep 15th, 2017 - 10:04 am In Reply to: We can talk about that if you want. Don't assume - people are for corporate welfare.

pack a peanut butter sandwich and carrots. I just wanted to show my kids it can be done.

They are both in their late 30s now, married and doing well. My daughter often tells me what a role model I was.

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