A young mother named Maria was struggling to find a job that would allow her to provide for her four-year-old daughter. She had a college degree, but she had been out of the workforce for a few years, and she was finding it difficult to get hired.
One day, Maria was talking to her sister about her job search. Her sister was a stay-at-home mom, and she didn’t understand why Maria was having so much trouble finding a job.
“Why don’t you just get a job at a grocery store or something?” her sister asked. “Those places are always hiring.”
Maria shook her head. “I need a job with a parking lot,” she said. “I can’t afford to pay for parking every day.”
Her sister looked at her in confusion. “Why do you need a parking lot?” she asked. “Can’t you just take the bus or something?”
Maria sighed. “I have my daughter with me every day,” she said. “It’s not safe for her to take the bus. And I can’t afford to pay for daycare.”
Her sister didn’t say anything for a moment. Then she said, “I didn’t realize it was that bad.”
“It is,” Maria said. “And it’s not just me. There are a lot of single parents out there who are struggling to find jobs because they don’t have access to affordable childcare or parking.”
Her sister nodded. “I guess I never thought about it that way,” she said.
Maria smiled. “That’s why it’s important to talk about these things,” she said. “We need to raise awareness about the challenges that single parents face.”
Her sister nodded again. “I’ll do my part,” she said.
Maria smiled. “Thanks,” she said. “I really appreciate it.”
Maria’s story is a reminder that the truth about our world is often distorted. We need to be aware of these distortions and challenge them whenever we can. By working together, we can create a more just and equitable world for everyone.
— hiro (@hiro_osaka_jp) June 6, 2023
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