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They Wanted To Feel Her Pain, So She Locked Them In A Room And Told Her Story

Most kidscan’t wait to turn 18. They’re revved up for that magical step into adulthood. But when her time came, this woman didn’t celebrate. She didn’t even have a permanent home. How did she get by? She started by telling her unforgettable story.

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