I was fired while caring for my 3-year-old daughter. Twenty years later, my boss revealed the reason

I’ll never forget the call. In 2005, my editor informed me early one Monday that I was being let go. Confused and upset, I questioned her, reminding her I had been writing regularly and was on contract, which provided a reliable income after leaving my full-time job to care for my 3-year-old. With bills to pay and no immediate way to replace my steady work, I was left in a difficult position. (Video: Getty Images)