This was a very suspenseful built-up article on prostitution and how a woman who's constantly sexually harrased for a living has to support her son, who she loves, but was a result of a rape. I like how the introduction just shows a poor woman who gets paid to get groped by men and is just a thing of show. No one has any sympathy for her since they think she wastes her money and life on drugs. Her entire routine is shown as the goal of simple survival such as getting food is her main goal. Another woman like her is trying to survive their cruel world just like her. But she is trying to support a child this time. She is prettier than her and gives a better impressio. She isn't exactly out of the darkness, but she's at the edge, having something to live for. Her son's gratefulness and ability to cope with his underpriveliged life is what gives her hope. This piece was very moving and clearly showed that we can't judge people by appearance. Everyone is just trying to survive this harsh, competitive world we have. Even ordinary people. This piece also reminds me of how other people out there lead harsher lives than what us kids think have a "hard" life.