Bobbi Dempsey | freelance writer

Bobbi Dempsey is a journalist with a lifelong love of stories – both reading and writing them. She firmly believes that books have saved her life on more than one occasion, and she will forever hold a special place in her heart for the libraries that served as her refuge as a child.

What’s it like to move 70 (yes, 70!) times as a child?

On a recent episode of this award-winning podcast series, Bobbi shares vivid memories of her experiences with housing instability – and depicts the panic of a frightened child who cannot remember where she lives.

Why the “Lunch Debt” Issue is so Personal for Me

It’s mind-boggling that we even have such a thing as “lunch debt” in this country. I know the shame of being a kid who can’t afford to eat.

I Stopped Hiding My Impoverished Childhood – and Started Writing About It

Find out how I stopped hiding my past and embraced the opportunity to raise awareness about income inequality.

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