>>So how does she proceed in that climate?<<
Just the way she has. As a Strong Black Woman with a mission!! God love her!
She has a tough road and sounds like her family is behind her (and most probably her church). She will be fine.
The problem is that so many more girls may not be this strong. They may fall into the trap. I wish I had the solution.
I noticed a small, but important, part of this article. Her mom was home for her afternoon snack, and took the time to listen to her. Brava, Mom!