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The narrative begins with a distressing image of a family grappling with the shadows of despair. A mother, burdened by her husband’s inability to find work after a significant economic downturn, epitomizes the plight faced by many. The mention of "nobody been working since the MHO left town" illustrates how economic shifts can dismantle livelihoods and the fabric of communities. Families are left to navigate their financial burdens, counting down the days until the next paycheck while relying on dwindling resources, as highlighted by the “$200 left in his bill F and a week’s worth of groceries.”