This is so unfortunate! I really do feel sorry for your mom's friend. Do you have any money to lend her maybe? Even if you don't, I assure you, there are some things she can do to help herself. First of all, why won't she try finding a job? I would suggest her such jobs as babysitter, cleaner and such. There are a lot of ways to find money nowadays so tell her to hold her chin up!
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