Florence Ballard struggled with general scarcity or the state of one who lacks a certain amount of material possessions or money also known as poverty.
Florence Ballard . Ballard struggled with alcoholism , depression , and poverty for three years . Poverty is general scarcity or the state of one who lacks a certain amount of material possessions or money . Absolute poverty or destitution refers to the lack of means necessary to meet basic needs such as food , clothing and shelter .