‘He’s Taught Me to Never Give Up’: Virginia Beach Mother Fighting Homelessness Draws Strength From Her Autistic Son

For Aaliyah McCurdy, survival has meant making impossible decisions while refusing to stop moving forward.

The 26-year-old Virginia Beach mother says nearly a year ago she left a domestic relationship with her son’s father, walking away from instability in an effort to protect herself and her 6-year-old son, Jaylen. But with safety came a new struggle: finding somewhere to live.

With no permanent housing and limited options, McCurdy created an unconventional plan to keep them sheltered…

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