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[July 8, 2020: MSN] “Things just kept falling on us,” Staton said. “My dad lost his job at one point and had to start working three jobs…

Published Jul 10, 2020 4:49 AM PDT

[July 8, 2020: MSN]

"Things just kept falling on us," Staton said. "My dad lost his job at one point and had to start working three jobs in order to provide for us. It got to the point where I barely got to see my father, and.... MORE

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