Brenda's family is experiencing multiple problems, including her mother's illness, her father's loss of employment, and two relatives moving into their home. Despite the stress of home life, Brenda does attend weekly church and feels welcomed by the congregation. Overall, Brenda seems to be doing fairly well despite her home life. Brenda may be:

using church as an escape from the troubles in her life.

Explanation:

escape stresses the act of running away from realities of life not necessarily by concious intent

Brenda may be using religion as a life support

Explanation:

Despite the multiple problems brenda is experiencing , she attends church weekly and is happily welcomed by the congregation shows she plays an active role in the church . This attribute of her makes her to be doing fairly well in her life, Therefore it can be concluded that Brenda is using religion as a form of life support.

Many people adhere to religion for the sake of their souls, but it turns out that regular participation in faith-based activities is good for the body and mind, too. Studies show that Religious people tend to be happier than non-believers, this happiness comes not from any particular denomination or belief, but from the social joys of being part of regular services. Getting together with others at a church allows people to build social networks, closer ties and, ultimately, more life satisfaction. It also helps raise ones self esteem

a factory opens that mass-produces light bulbs.

explanation:

not sure if that's an answer to your questions but this is an example! : )

mammals. mammals of the piedmont region live in several habitats such as wetlands, fields and forests. raccoons live across the state including the piedmont. they've adapted to environmental changes, including the loss of natural habitat.