I have spent years of my life navigating deep pain and heart wounds, unspeakable tragedies and seemingly insurmountable hardships. As a toddler, my mother was killed. I later endured years of abuse, poverty, malnourishment, and more. I eventually became a single mom who struggled immensely during that season of life, often convincing myself that the [...]
When I was a little girl, I hated when certain foods touched other foods on my plate. I do not mean I slightly disliked it or that it was a minor inconvenience or even an irritant. I mean, I would absolutely lose it, if my food touched. When I was about three years old, I [...]
When I sat down to ponder the contents of this article, I wondered what battle each of you faced today and prayed about what you’d need to hear to get you through. While I don’t know the battles you face, I am certain your battles have not been easy, and that your tomorrow will likely [...]
In full disclosure, I could have taken this article in any number of different directions, as I see a variety of issues plaguing Believers and the modern church. However, I want to hone in on the primary issues the Lord has guided me into writing today – how to move a Christian from stuck to [...]
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 [...]
You can be a successful single parent! Let me clarify: YOU can be a successful single mom raising your children in the Lord! Yes, you can! How do I know? Because I've walked the journey ahead of you and watched my children, who grew up in a single-parent home after an abusive situation, rebound and [...]
I can vividly remember the many times as a single mom I found myself wondering if I could make it through. There were times of lack, but not without God‘s provision. There were times of sickness, but not without God’s healing. There were times of uncertainty, but not without God’s assurance. There were times of [...]
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 [...]
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!
