Living in a small American town has always had its charms and challenges. My husband and I raised our children here, embracing the simplicity and close-knit community. I’ve been a stay-at-home mom, a role not uncommon in our area, while my husband worked in local manufacturing to support us. Our eldest son, Joseph, was just stepping into adulthood at eighteen when he broke the news that his girlfriend, Sierra, was pregnant. Suddenly, the boy who was barely out of childhood himself faced the daunting prospect of becoming a young father.