We have 5 kids and work 10 jobs and side gigs. It's not sustainable, but we're doing everything we can to pay the bills.

The author and her husband work multiple part time and full time jobs to stay afloat.

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• After 10 years, my freelance writing income vanished and I found myself unemployed at nearly 40.
• My husband and I now work 10 jobs between us and still can't cover our monthly bills.
• With five kids and no outside help, finding stable work that fits our family's life has been nearly impossible.

I have been very fortunate to work full-time as a freelance writer for the past decade...