I grew up in a wonderful home. Both my parents were there and I had a older brother who looked out for me. This kind of all changed when I was ten years old. My father died quite suddenly of a heart attack. Our whole family was in shock as he was always in such seemingly good health. My poor mom had to learn the facts about single parenting very fast. On top of caring for us she was going to school and had a full time job. She eventually when on to get a masters degree and wound up teaching.