Perhaps one of the hardest things about becoming a single mother was realizing that church did not feel as comfortable as it once had. Sitting in pews surrounded by families with fathers only increased the deep pain I felt. It felt like a reminder of all I had lost. This only served to make me [...]
Growing up, Christmas was my absolute favorite time of year—until the dreaded anticipation of 3PM on Christmas Day turned everything upside down. For those of you who haven’t gone through a divorce, I’m sure you’re baffled as to why this hour of the day could mean so much. In your typical custody agreement, the holidays [...]
Riffing off the opening lines of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice: it is a truth, universally acknowledged, that a single parent in possession of one or more children must be in want of a nap. At least a nap. A season of hibernation might be more like it. As I interviewed single parents for my [...]
You’ve been thinking about this day for years. Between memory-making and mild existential dread, you have navigated the wild ride of parenthood. Did you teach them everything? Who knows, but at least they can tie their shoes - hopefully! Over the past months, you’ve downloaded the checklists, bought the things, answered the questions, and selected the [...]
One of the hardest things about losing my husband was losing the other person who loves my children as much as I do. After he died, I missed having him as a sounding board. When it came to making hard decisions (or even small, everyday ones), I felt like everything depended on me making the [...]
While there may be many men walking around in the world, waiting on the right one can be hard. As a single mom, it can be even more challenging because you need to be mindful of who you’re bringing around your child or children. Trust me, I’ve been there before. Looking back, when I was seven [...]
Welcome to Unstuck Ministries
Have you heard? The Life of a Single Mom® is now UNSTUCK MINISTRIES! While we will remain one of the nation's largest providers of single mom curriculum and services, we have expanded new programs to ALL women! Check out our new website and social media for all the details! And welcome to Unstuck Ministries - where bound women become free!
