Akilah Moore is a single mother who has been through life’s struggles alone, and has simply managed to pull her way up to growth. Ms Akilah who is from Washington DC, in the US, lost both parents at a young age,
She dropped out of high school after she got pregnant, and the father of the child left, leaving her with nobody to turn to.
“I dropped out of high school when I had my first child. The father didn’t stick around so I had to take care of my child by myself.
Now a Security Officer Howard University Middle School of Math & Science, she narrated her story which was shared in Unsung Heroes.
“I worked in every type of job just so I could provide. I worked at produce places inside of deep freezers, and I cleaned toilets. All of those jobs never lasted more than 5-6 months. It was frustrating, especially because I had to depend on the government. I had $300 a month to travel back and forth with 3 kids.”
“My parents died when I was young so I didn’t have anyone to fall back on. One day, I decided that enough is enough. It took me a lot of courage to go back to high school. I was embarrassed but my child kept me focused and motivated. It’s amazing how much my life has changed since I decided to take that extra step and get my education. I’m getting my life together and providing for my kids. I own a 5 bedroom house, my kids are doing well in school, and I’m healthy.”
With her inspirational story, it goes to show how hardwork and not giving up pulls off.
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