The Rodriguez family was in mourning in 2013 when his mother died of cancer. Samantha, her eldest daughter, was the only one who remembered her well; the other five siblings were still young.

The girl and her father struggled to ensure that the younger children were comfortable and did not require anything. But then the unthinkable happened: the father fell gravely ill and was diagnosed with lymphoma. The girl dropped out of school to care for him.

The entire family was now going through a terrible time. When the father died, five minor children were forced to be placed in an orphanage. But Samantha couldn’t let this happen because they were the only natives she had left. Samantha began to educate and care for the younger ones with the help of her grandmother, who, despite her advanced age,

could offer advice. Following her parents’ deaths, the family received benefits, and the girl found work as a waitress. The financial situation was dire, but things gradually improved. Samantha was able to complete high school and attend university. Her older sisters also assisted her at home.

She keeps trying and really wants to be a good example for her sisters and brother, who call her “mom-dad” and adore her.