My parents separated when I was approximately 13 years of age. Overnight we
went from a two parent household to a one parent household. I watched my
mother struggle to make ends meet to provide for myself and my five sisters. It
was no easy feat. There were times when she would run out of money before the
month ran out but she always found a way to make sure we were provided for and
that all of our needs were met and even some of our wants.
My mother worked at a jail where she was in close contact with some of the
state’s most violent offenders. She was under constant threat of bodily harm
every day that she went to work. Being children of a single mother with a
dangerous job, we knew there was a chance that any given day she wouldn’t
make it home. She was our sole provider and our whole world and we knew it. My
mother’s biggest fear was something happening to her and not having made
provisions for us. To that end she put a large insurance policy on herself to
insure we would be able to be raised to adulthood and would be able to afford
college. She also had a will drawn that clearly stated what her wishes were for us
and how she wanted us to be reared. She kept all of these things in a grey metal
box that was kept under a floor board beneath the head of her bed. She told us,
“If someday I don’t make it home, take this box and get it to one of your aunts
and they will know what to do from there.”
We were lucky because my mom made it home every day. There are countless
moms and single parents who don’t. That’s why there needs to be a box like this
in every household. The time to make provisions for our kids is when they don’t
need them. When the unthinkable happens, it’s too late. Every child deserves a
fighting chance if they lose their custodial parent.
I’m Shaun Laurent, VP of Marketing at NowSheKnows.com. My job is to make
sure that women all across the country understand how affordable and important
it is to have life insurance. Every day I walk women through the process of
getting coverage based on their specific needs. There’s no better feeling than the
peace of mind a woman feels when she knows she has a backup plan just in case
the unexpected occurs. Even as a child I remember how safe I felt knowing my
mom made a way for us if she didn’t make it home. If you are reading this letter
and find that you are one of the women who has thought about getting coverage
but for whatever reason hasn’t, go to www.Nowsheknows.com and request a licensed
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If you already have life insurance but have other insurance needs, we also have
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Peace of mind is priceless. I hope to hear from you soon.
All my best,
Shaun Laurent
VP of Marketing/ NowSheKnows.com