Lori, 33
Portland, OR
A newly separated mom of two elementary-schoolers, Lori's living with her mom and receiving food stamps. She desperately wants to get back on her feet and into her own place.
Leah, 35
Atlanta, GA
Around the time their daughter was born in 2008, Leah and her husband both lost their jobs. His enlistment in the Army got some cash coming in-but still left them behind on the mortgage and in danger of losing their house.
Natasha, 24
New York, NY
Natasha and her partner have a 3-year-old, a newborn-and 22 credit cards with almost $15,000 in debt.
