The Thompson Family
Meet the thompson family
Keisha Thompson is a devoted single mother raising her two sons, Andre and Darius, on her own. Their father has been incarcerated since Darius was a toddler, and Keisha has carried the weight of the family ever since. They share a modest two-bedroom apartment, staying closely connected to their church community, which has long been a source of support.
Hopes for a better future
Keisha’s own upbringing wasn’t easy—she and her siblings were raised by their aunt while their mother struggled with substance use—and she is determined to give her boys a more stable path.
Constant work & stress
Keisha works constantly, caring for neighborhood children during the day at her aunt’s house and braiding hair at night and on weekends. The pace is wearing on her, contributing to high blood pressure and weight gain, but slowing down doesn’t feel like an option.
Searching for direction
Andre, her oldest, is searching for direction after leaving community college. He helps at home, but his low energy and recent weight gain have made it harder for him to move forward.
Fears for her son
Darius, a high school junior, enjoys playing sax in the school jazz band. Lately, though, Keisha has been more worried about who he’s spending time with. Some of the boys he’s been around don’t seem to be headed in the right direction, and she fears how easily one bad decision could change everything.
Still, the Thompsons lean on each other—and their faith—as they try to hold steady and find their way forward.
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