Back-to-school supplies are only available at the grocery store and the farm supply store—that’s another of the 4,724 reasons I want to escape this town.

I nervously flip through a random magazine as I wait to meet with my advisor. I desperately still wanted to attend college this year, so I reached out to her via email, explaining the change in my situation. I pleaded with her to discuss options that might allow me to still attend classes while pregnant and later with a newborn. ...