This is so fucking sad. And exactly what Republicans want for us. Jail, not help. This woman was struggling, and ashamed of her predicament.

Mom leaves for jail and leaves kids home alone, report says

wbtv.com

“Neighbors up and down the street say Robin Kearns kept to herself. They note her kids always seemed well-mannered, going to school and playing in the yard.

“I’ve never seen them arguing or fighting or anything,” said Toomer.

“Since she was usually inside, neighbors didn’t notice Kearns was gone and the kids were inside the home alone.”

The kids are 14, 11 and 6.