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Tired of Being Po

Tangie Bell used to live in her car, hustle on the streets and pray she could feed her kids at night. Now, she's published a memoir about how she overcame poverty. Her new path as an author, mother, wife and church member make her an inspiration to all who meet her.
Tangie Bell jokes with her co-workers at The Buffet at Harrah's Louisiana Downs before serving customers. Tangie and her family worked their way out of poverty and homelessness by completing a two-year program at the Providence House (a shelter for women who were abused, incarcerated or homeless); this is her first full-time job.
Somalia wipes the sleep from her eyes as Tangie brushes her hair and gets the girls ready for school.
In three months, Tangie has lost 40 pounds and attributes it to her steady workout schedule and her husband, Richard (Rico), encouraging her not to give up.
Tangie scolds her daughters, Somalia and ShaCarey, during breakfast before taking them to school.
Tangie embraces her husband, Rico, after he surprised her with a diamond silver watch at a family barbecue. After being in several bad relationships and escaping an abusive ex-husband, Tangie said,
Rico and Tangie prepare burgers, hot dogs and ribs during a barbecue held at their home. For several years, Tangie and her three oldest daughters lived on the streets and in their car before moving to Providence House. Tangie said,
The Bell family attends church every week and Tangie often becomes overwhelmed while singing, thinking of how far she's come in her life.
During Sunday service, Tangie gives her emotional testimony of how God helped her overcome poverty with her preacher and husband by her side.
Three of Tangie's four daughters, (left to right) ShaCarey Martin, 14, Kamoriae Harris, 8, and Chloe Bell, 3, enjoy a typical Friday night of bowling with their family. Tangie said,
Rico spots Tangie as she works to build a better body, along with a better life.
Tangie and Rico pray quietly in the corner of the TV station where she plans to promote her first book during a live broadcast.
Tangie jokes with anchors as she completes her first television interview to promote her book,
Sitting on the steps of her former home, Tangie said,