Give some examples from the text that show Jay fighting to support Bri and Trey.

Eight years later, Jay is clean and has provided a home for her children. At the start of the novel, she is enrolled in school for social work and works as a secretary at her church. However, when Jay's job is cut, she struggles to provide for her family. She realizes she must drop out of school in order to receive government aid, apply for food stamps, and put food on the table for Bri and Trey. Despite these efforts, money remains tight and Jay grows discouraged.