Linda Tirado (aka Killermartinis) explained to the world what it is like living with poverty and making "bad" decisions. It's an extremely important read and touches on many issues including cooking, food insecurity, and the small pleasure of junk food.
And here Ms. Tirado briefly covers how she winded up where she is.
[And if you don't follow me on Twitter or Facebook, here's my column for US News and World Report where I explain why I think nothing good can ever come from weighing your child]