What does resilience look like when you're living out of suitcases and sleeping on your aunt’s couch during high school? In this powerful episode, we hear the raw and beautiful story of a mother and daughter who lost their home—but never lost their joy.

While navigating homelessness during her junior and senior years, she kept her struggles a secret from friends and teachers. But behind the scenes, her mom—a determined woman who went back to school and earned her nursing degree—was working tirelessly to build a better life. And together, they found pockets of peace in the most unexpected place: sharing $1 egg sandwiches in a cemetery under a tree where her grandmother was buried.

This conversation is a reminder that even in the midst of instability, love can create sacred spaces. It's a story about holding onto joy, honoring family, and remembering that sometimes the smallest moments become the most meaningful.

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