A day in the life of a twenty-something in New York City doesn’t always look like it does in the movies: living alone in a perfectly decorated apartment, meeting friends for dinner after a long day, and never worrying about money. To me, it’s like helping my 6-year-old niece with her science fair project or
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Cynthia Gonzalez, 58, who is raising two of her grandchildren in Tucson, Arizona — one since she was a baby, and the other since age 11. Business Insider also spoke with Serina Palacio, her 40-year-old daughter, who helps raise them. This interview has been edited for
