Be Your Own Dad (BYOD): Latasha Thomas Story

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Latasha Thomas Story

Imagine if you are a single parent of four children and you couldn't come home to your family. Doesn't the thought of that make you feel some type of way?!? The real sad part is this is true for many families. Many of us take for granted the fact we have a job, have transportation, have a roof over our head, have family to be around, etc. How would you feel if not having a home to go to and a car to travel with was your reality?

I want to introduce you guys to Latasha, a single mother of four that was forced to separate her children because she lost her home. Latasha was fired from her job because she chose to care for her sick child one morning. The job didn't agree with the amount of time she was taking off of work so she lost her job. Which began the waterfall effect of losing her car, home, and finally her own children. Latasha was forced to live in a neighborhood where she takes a 2 hour bus to and from work. The neighborhood was so bad that Latasha was followed home, beaten, and almost raped one evening after work.

After sharing her struggle and story the producers of The Steve Harvey were able to get in contact with and invite her on the show. Steve Harvey and friend/special guest Tip "T.I" Harris were able to collaborate together and help change Latasha's situation. First the duo was able to reunite Latasha back with her children live in studio for the first time. The oldest daughter always reminded her mother "just go through your storm, you have brighter days ahead" and she was right! Harvey and T.I. were able to bless the family with a ten thousand dollar green dot card for shopping, free rent for a year through apartments.com, and lastly a brand new Ford Focus SE! Don't let me spill all the juice watch the video below!