Quote by Ethel Waters

In her whole life Mom never earned more than five or six dollars a week. Being without a husband, it was hard for her to find any place at all for us to live.

In her whole life Mom never earned more than five or six dol

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This quote highlights the financial struggles and challenges faced by a single mother, resulting in limited income and difficulty in finding suitable housing for her and her children. The emphasis on the low weekly earnings of five or six dollars portrays the harsh reality of their financial circumstances. The quote sheds light on the adversity faced by single mothers who have to navigate economic hardships and secure basic needs for their families.

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