A Mom Makes Sacrifices After Facing Unemployment
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Kat, a bartender and housekeeper, lost both her jobs at the start of the pandemic.
Kat, like many middle-aged Americans, has the responsibility of providing for her children. However, Kat, a bartender and housekeeper, lost both of her jobs at the start of the pandemic. Now she must figure out how to pay the mortgage and her health insurance, keep food on the table and provide for her household, including her autistic son.
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A Mom Makes Sacrifices After Facing Unemployment
Clip: Special | 2m 13sVideo has Closed Captions
Kat, like many middle-aged Americans, has the responsibility of providing for her children. However, Kat, a bartender and housekeeper, lost both of her jobs at the start of the pandemic. Now she must figure out how to pay the mortgage and her health insurance, keep food on the table and provide for her household, including her autistic son.
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