When I was left alone with three children, my hands dropped completely, but life prepared an unexpected turn for me.

Motherhood for Catherine was a blessing. She was proud of her children and did everything possible for their well-being. It wasn't easy, though. After all, she divorced her husband long ago, and no one had to wait for help. Meanwhile, the financial situation of the family became worse and worse every month. And Catherine began to think about giving children to the orphanage for a while.



A little light knew that mom was having a hard time. She constantly worked, but every time she returned from the market, she repeated to herself that there was almost no money for anything. At such moments, the girl understood that, despite the desire to help, she could not do anything. Because she's too small to work. She's only 10 years old.

Kostya, the younger brother of Sveta, repeatedly noticed that her mother was about to cry. Then he ran up to her and snuggled with all his might. He wanted to make her sad with his love. And for a while, he did. My mom started smiling and kissing him on the head. Kostya rejoiced at his success. But, unfortunately, the reasons for sadness did not correct it. And Kostya understood that, too.



The most joyful baby in the family, the youngest Seryozha, was in happy ignorance. Sometimes, though, he felt like everyone was sad at home, which made him sad. Seryozha was born as a result of his mother’s last attempt to preserve his marriage to his father. But the 3rd child in a collapsing family became only an extra reason for quarrels and scandals.

Catherine’s mother’s despair seemed to be being dragged into a black hole. Money earned at low-paying jobs and part-time jobs was scarce. Prices in the market were inexorably rising, and no one was going to raise wages. Looking to the future, she was horrified to realize that she could not provide for the rapidly growing children. She had no family or friends to help her. There is no hope for your ex-husband. He has been on the financial day for a long time.



Every time she returned home, Catherine felt a great sense of guilt. Because of her slowness, lack of grip and luck, her children have to walk in the same thing all the time. Meat and sweets were only on the table once a week. In addition, they lived in a rented apartment, for which they also had to give a large part of their earnings.

Driven to despair, the woman has already begun to think about giving children to an orphanage for a while. There they will at least be fed normally, and Catherine will have more time to find a normal job. She would put herself in order and be able to figure out which direction to go. But how will the children react?

When Sveta and Kostya heard about such a proposal, they felt uncomfortable. At first it became scary, but after the soothing words of the mother, they realized that it would not be forever. In fact, the children would do anything to make their mother feel better. They saw him every day and he was tired. Because there's no money. So while they're living elsewhere, mom will find enough money and they'll be reunited.



One day, when Catherine was walking down the street, an unfamiliar woman stumbled in front of her and fell on the asphalt. Catherine rushed to her and helped the victim to rise. Fortunately, everything was limited to a torn skirt. The woman suddenly exclaimed:

- What kind of day is that today? The housekeeper quit, the car stalled, the skirt broke! What's next?!

Catherine tried to comfort the woman and even offered to exchange clothes with her. But she politely refused and thanked Catherine. The women started talking.



It turned out that the new friend Catherine is also a single mother. Only she has 1 son she doesn't have time to look after. This is usually done by employees. But this week, the nanny went on maternity leave, and the housekeeper decided to change her place of residence. Finding new people can take a month or more.

Catherine knew this was her opportunity. She carefully retold her story and offered her services, bringing a new acquaintance to the idea that thanks to that children would not have to go to an orphanage. To Catherine’s surprise, her plan worked. The woman asked a few questions about the work, voiced her conditions and invited Catherine to come to her the next day.

Now the new job was located in a large country house. Out of kindness, the new employer allowed Catherine and the children to live in a separate room. It was for a while until the family got back on their feet. Meanwhile, Catherine will perform the duties of housekeeper and nanny. Yeah, it's not easy. But her children were always ready to help her with the same cleaning or entertainment of the employer's son. Now Catherine felt that everything was not so bad. And the black hole gradually dissipated in the light of hope for the best.



Peels Life Wisdom: What Does This Story Teach Us? As difficult as motherhood can be, there is always a way out. For one way out of a difficult situation can be a change of housing or work, for another - a simple rest. Each situation requires an individual approach. However, in any case, the support of loved ones and not only plays a huge role. Support and help each other! This is the only way to do something really good.