Kristen raised her daughter Claire alone after her husband walked out one rainy morning without a word. She juggled multiple jobs, skipped meals so Claire could eat, and even sewed her prom dress by hand with fabric bought on coupons. Her love was quiet but fierce—she was both protector and cheerleader, never asking for thanks.
Claire thrived despite the odds, earning scholarships and graduating college. But when she married Zach, a polished man who dismissed Kristen’s sacrifices, tension grew.
