All those points are irrelevant though - they're not part of the story here. The author isn't asking for a pay rise to make up the difference in what she earns compared to what she pays out, or for help looking after her child. She's not looking for any special treatment. All of those things are a distraction from the real point of the post: She wants an employer who's compassionate enough not to fire her for being human. That isn't an unreasonable demand.
You don't need to admire someone to believe that they should be able to take some time off to look after a family member who is ill.
You don't need to admire someone to believe that they should be able to take some time off to look after a family member who is ill.