The Struggle Is Real: A Single Mom Trying To Provide
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24 year old Ariella Jones is a single mom with a two year old daughter (Ariyona) trying to make ends meet. She has to do everything on her own because her daughter daddy doesn't want anything to do with her. He wanted Ariella to get rid of the baby because he has six kids already. (She was not aware by the way). So she has to work this bs job as a waitress getting paid less than minimum wage. To take care of her daughter, manage the bills, and go to school. It is a lot and that little pay isn't going to cut it. She wanted to give up on life but she knows she gotta take care of her daughter. Her friend/coworker Lexis won two tickets to Wild N Out in LA. She was in desperate need of a vacation so she goes. She gets to meet on of her favorite comedians..... You would just have to read to find out what happens.
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