She became a mom at 18 while living in poverty and thought she was selfish; 18 years later, this American woman helped her daughter get to her dream college

Against the odds of poverty, Jeanice Perez worked tirelessly to provide her daughter Jordyn with the educational opportunities she never had. Her meticulous savings paved the way for Jordyn's ambitious goal of studying biology at New York University. Jeanice proudly reflects on their strong, nurturing relationship as her most significant achievement, showing that young motherhood can lead to a brilliant future.