This is not living, this is existing & it is extremely depressing to watch.

Lord forgive me for ever saying there's nothing to eat in the house when there was a refrigerator full of stuff. I pray this young lady is in a better situation now.

Personally, I think we should pay our politicians $7.50 an hour and see how quickly they pass a federally mandated wage increase to a living wage.

I'm friends with her on Facebook and she's doing better now.

that's why I don't want kids until I make good money

"I’ll rather struggle for him, than him struggle for me." - The love of a mother

I make $16 an hour and that still isn’t enough, and what sucks the most out of it is that the government claims that I make too much to receive assistance such as housing or WIC/Stamps. I have a two year old daughter and in a month we’ll be bound to be homeless due to the whole renting progress being broken as well. I cannot get into a place without somebody telling me that I need a co-applicant, but I don’t have anybody. I don’t care if I have to live in a studio apartment, I just want the best life for my daughter that’s not in a shelter.

Tough to watch. She works and collects multiple government benefits to barely get by. She seems very responsible. So sad. I spent my 20's in poverty, it was hard. I found a career path in my 30's, and when I had kids at 40 I pushed them hard to take school serious and I put them both through college. They have good careers and didn't have to go thru what I did. I hope her son does well, but the odds are not in his favor.

The real sad part is even if she gets a slightly better job, she will lose all those benefits and be in the same hole again.

Dear lord, please watch over this mother and son. In the name of Christ please help this mother and son though life. Please, please give this mother and son what they need to survive.

She gets almost twice as much money from the government aid than work. Wow.

If you are reading this, know that you are worthy of anything you desire. Most times it amazes me greatly how I moved from an average lifestyle to earning over $63k per month, Utter shock is the word. I have understood a lot in the past few years that there are lots of opportunities in the financial market. The only thing is to know where to invest…

"Whenever you feel like criticizing any one...just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had." F. Scott Fitzgerald

She is clearly very sad , I pray everything gets better for her

It breaks my heart that the childcare benefit is more than what she makes a year. At that point she's just missing time with her son :( this is so sad

An advice to everyone in poverty’s, don’t get pregnant or get someone pregnant.

I'd rather my taxes go towards helping people like her than selfish and entitled politicians and millionaires

I wish more people understood that in life you are only a paycheck away from becoming homeless.

i can't lie i feel really bad for her i hope she gets a better life :(

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I hope the broadcasting network gave her some money. I think it would be rude if they just made this story then left her in the same situation

It's sad how kids earn millions by flailing their hands on tiktok but people who actually work, like her, don't get a lot.

I'm 27, making $75k a year (soon to be 90k) own a home in a good neighborhood, no car payment, no kids, and have a 401k yet still feel like everyone else is making more and has more. I can only imagine how these people feel. Puts things in perspective.

Sophia, I hope you're doing well. I hope you and your son are living the life you both deserve. You're a great, hardworking mom, and I have tons of respect for you ❤️

Having a college degree doesn’t guarantee you’re going to make more than minimum wage. Don’t believe the hype.

Don't make fun of other people's struggles because God will humble you so quick.

I know she is so tired, the look in her eyes 😢 Privileged folks judge and say things like ‘work harder’ when they have no idea what it’s like to struggle. My heart hurts for her, she’s a great mama doin it all on her own

I was in her position and I was homeless many times. In the end...I moved back in with my parents and went to the career center and got a good job. I never stopped striving for a better career.

She looks sad, depressed, stressed, mentally and physically exhausted but she needs to survive for her son..

Wow that's pretty sad. I understand this 100% because I make 8.50 an hour and I still live with my mom and that's still not enough at all. My prayers go out to her and her son.

The strength of this woman to navigate so much injustice is awe-inspiring. What an incredible mother. I’ve always tried to be nice to fast food workers, but now I 100% will commit to leaving them with a smile and whatever kindness I can offer them.

Boomers be like: "Well, just don't buy shoes or use the heat lol"

This woman chooses to get pregnant with a dead beat whose in jail, and is complaining about her living situation? Sorry, you made your bed, now you gotta sleep it. And before you attack me, saying I'm a privileged white man... Listen to this. Grew up dirt poor. Had no one but my parents. Both my parents worked retail jobs at the mall. They always told me to study hard and stay in school, to stay away from drugs and make friends with the right people. I listened to EVERYTHING they told, and I'm glad I did. When I got old enough, I started working to help my parents out with bills. We couldn't afford a car, so we took the bus everywhere. I used to stay up until 3a.m doing homework and sleep about 4 hours. High school was hell for me, but I was the first in my family to graduate. Couldn't afford university, so I went to my local community college. Fell in love with Biology and decided to pursue a career as a Registered Nurse. Took me 5 - almost 6 years to complete my Associates Degree because I had to work 2 jobs just to support myself and my parents. Now, after 26 years of busting my ass, it's all paid off. Currently a Registered Nurse, making close to 70k a year. Saving money to attend university and complete my BS to further my career. Nothing was handed to me. I worked my ass off for everything. It pisses me off when people like this woman here, who makes all these shitty choices, then expect other hard working people to help them out because they're too damn lazy to get an education. I grew up with nothing. Now look at me. I started from the bottom. You make the bed you sleep in. Listen to parents. Stay in school. Don't have kids until you have a career. And don't expect people to hand you anything.

she went from McDonald’s worker to law student now that’s one hell of a comeback story respectable

Her blank expression.. omg I pray for things to get better for her. She deserves better❤

People need to stop having kids when they are not in a position to take care of them financially. Having a child is a major life decision. But too many people don't plan responsibly for one (let alone multiple kids). It's truly mind-boggling.

She sounds so defeated. Nobody should have to live like that. 😓

Minimal wage is made from teenagers not adults.

My parents both worked minimum wage job so that my siblings and I can have a better life. Now we are all pretty successful in our career thanks to my parents. It was very difficult for my parents to raise us, so i cannot image what she is going through as a single mother.

This is WHY I COUNT MY BLESSINGS...my ❤️ goes out to her...

Breaks my heart. She’s trying and feels hopeless. I hope she is blessed in some way.

Give her the money this video earned

Shouldn't be making babies if you cannot afford to take care of them properly

I hope she is in a better place.i live in Philly as well n it's definitely hard out here.stay strong sis it will get better keep pushing n never give up!!

Im 19, black male, no kids, making $25.00, no college degree at all....... the thing is, you have to go out and look for opportunities. you have to be willing to LEARN

"I'll struggle for him so he doesn't have to struggle for himself." "I don't want him to struggle like me and I want him to get a good paying job." Those are the most heartwarming things to say. She truly is a good mother, I hope she gets a higher paying job to better support herself and her son.

Reasons like this make me feel better about tax time. You deserve help! You’re a hard worker and keep your head up. Hope everything is better since the video

its been almost 7 years from when this video was made to today. i hope she is doing better financially, emotionally, mentally, and physically.

This hurts my heart man. She is depressed but has to survive

This is the side of the USA that social media doesn't show... Only Lambos, Palm trees and yachts

She broke my heart because I've been there before. I reflect sometimes and don't even know how I and my son have come far now. 🙌🏾

I feel that look in her eyes, I’ve been there. Glad to hear she’s doing better!

Such sadness in her eyes. Hope she is doing better today. Much respect for even working.

This girl sounds tired and defeated.. almost to were she has given up.. I pray things get better for her and her son💜

I remember living this way for years. I wanted to off myself. Stress on top of stress and people don’t understand why Im so humble and work the way that I do. Scared to go back to living this way. I hope she is doing better now.

I wish we were able to see how she’s doing now ): I remember watching this years ago and I just randomly thought of this video and her and had to come back, hopefully they’re in a better place now she seems like a good girl and is trying her best to be a good mom❤️

America we can't be proud of the way we treat our citizen's. $7.50 an hour 16 hours a week how the hell does she survive and our priority is giving the super rich a huge tax break.

She should try new jobs because McDonald's is a horrible place to work

It's up to the government to increase minimum wage. In Australia, our minimum wage, for a 22 year old and older, is USD$15 if you are part-time/full time which includes paid leave, sick leave and guaranteed number of hours per week, or USD$20 if you are a casual employee. Both include a bonus 10% on whatever you earn which goes towards your retirement fund. This is all legislation. It's up to the government. Why would McDonalds want to voluntarily pay more money!? They don't gaf about their employees. McDonalds is a business. They want to earn as much profit as possible.

Love how this was uploaded 6 years ago and the minimum wage is still the same

The sadness in her eyes is heartbreaking...I wish i could give her a hug and tell her it's going to be OK!!!

The fact that people are judging this women is beyond me. Put yourself in her shoes. No one wants to live like that, what if one day you find yourself in her shoes cause something terrible happens? Don't say "That would never happen to me" because life is so, so unpredictable say "I hope to never find myself in this situation." I pray for nothing but better for this lady and her son.

Its so sad people have to go through this in a country that is so rich. The sadness in her eyes is heart melting. I really hope she is in a better place today. Much respect for working so hard instead of "fast ways"

How could a Billion Dollar Company pay the backbone of there money that low

shes not looking for pitty just giving us an idea of what life is like at $7.50 an hr

She's a Good Mom, I hope everything works out for her. God bless Her in every which way possible.

CAN YOU IMAGINE $7.50/hr in 2022? This is criminal.

Make better decisions in life and you don't have to worry about min. wage. 1) graduate from high school 2) don't do drugs, which includes marijuana 3) don't have kids until your married 4) if you get a min. wage job you can always show up 10 minutes before start time, look professional, work hard and get promoted!

The pain in her face and eyes. I pray blessings for her. The sad part is this is reality for a lot of individuals in this country.

She may not live the high life but she has her mind straight for her son so he doesn’t need to struggle,in my book she’s a good person and mother

People do the best they can and you tell she loves her baby. Apparently, there are people in the comment section who do not understand welfare.

This is why you don’t have kids until your financially ready to do so

Aww we went to high school together and she’s so cool and silly, and I I’m happy to say she’s doing a lot better than she was when this cane out

I've been there. That min wage life is no joke. This year at 22,my bf and I found out I was pregnant and knew it was the last time I'd ever work min wage jobs. I made 110 every week working full time at Planet Fitness. But I enrolled myself in a Dental Assistant course and graduated in 4 months. No dental or non related dental job wanted to hire me because I was pregnant, but I never gave up. Just 3 weeks ago when I was about to give up, the Department of Community Health called me saying they had my resume and would like for me to start asap in the Board of Pharmacy&Dentistry. I was worried cuz I was pregnant and they didn't know but it didn't phase them and at almost 8 months pregnant I got my first career ! Now I make in a week what I used to make in a month at Planet Fitness, I work in a respecful and stress free office environment&I love what I do. No one's getting worked to death and whining for hrs, we all work Mon thru Fri 8 to 5. I can't wait to be promoted and continue my education to make more money and get my degrees. I didn't want my child to struggle and I made sure to make it happen! It's not easy, but you've got to be driven! If you want a career, make it happen. My goal is to have a successful life where me and my child will never struggle again and I'm on that path. Strive for a career, min wage was never meant for adults to raise kids or survive on. Believe in yourself 😊

Bruh she only works 16 hours a week…. seems like the problem is deeper rooted

Crazy we allow McDonalds and these horrible businesses to pay such an unacceptable wage.

Minimum wage isn't meant to support a family.

She said she makes $230-$240 every TWO weeks. That’s $115-$120 per week... And $436 per month. Oh my god. I made that at my first job at a grocery store and I can attest to the fact that it’s nothing. I didn’t even have bills at the time, I just lived at home. I can’t imagine the stress of trying to support yourself and a child on this amount of pay. Our system is so broken and it breaks my heart. I hope they paid her well for this interview and I hope she and her child are doing better now. I wish we could get an update. Also social programs are a lifesaver, we need more of them in this country.

Mad how I'm only 18 and get paid more than this woman, makes you think about life more.

I struggle time to time making $12 an hour with no kids So I can Only Imagine What she had to endure making $7.50

This video was 7 min long but it felt like 7 hours, my heart breaks for her. By sharing her story I know she’s got to be in a better place financially. God bless you wherever you are!

She seems so tired and depressed. I can't wait for her to have a success story.

I respect that she’s trying her best and making the effort to work.

Shame there are millions just like her. If I see anyone struggling like this I want to help and make difference to their life.

when the federal miminum wage doesn't increase a PENNY since 2009, THAT IS SCARY..yet everything has gone up. absolutely ridiculous.

This makes me grateful for everything that I have

i remember watching in middle school when i was around 12 and thought how hard this sounded, i’m now 18 and it’s more sad to me now

I still don’t understand why Medicaid doesn’t have better dental benefits. I used to have it and they wouldn’t even deep clean my teeth when they were coated in plaque from years without cleanings or help cover the cost of a crown when I fractured my tooth!! 🥺🥺

One girl says one fucking sentence becomes a millionaire when someone like her is still working for her money, Is this world fucking serious right now?!

God bless her & her son.

She is a wonderful soul. We need better support systems for single mothers/fathers

money is the key to happiness

What’s her bank account? I wish I could send her money 😭 This breaks my heart. No one deserves this. She’s such a beautiful woman

This is the type of life is where the child will be something big when he grows up or he will be a bum

Bad choices , but her choices none the less

It's now 2022 and I wish she and her kid is going well. Wishing her the best!

Even after seeing this, I'm sure many would still say "work harder".

This is someone that is trying to be a good citizen, there should be a education program to help young people like her

I also told the dentist to pull one tooth out because I couldn't afford the treatment 😞

I remember being offered an internship for less than 3 dollars an hour, 30 hours a week for 6 months. I refused and got told to grow up