Tough Place
Another thing that was working against them was the fact that they lived in a particularly sketchy part of Kansas City. This did not in any way help them, as it was another factor that was working against them. They did not have anyone else there who they could ask for assistance. Not only that, but they were by themselves in that risky neighborhood where everyone else was around.
In her neighborhood, life was far from easy. It was a tough environment for a young girl to grow up in, with limited opportunities and resources. It was a challenging place to live, and the conditions were not ideal for a young girl to develop her life in the way that she wanted to.