Going through divorce is disorienting. It devastates a part of you that you didn’t know could hurt this bad. Because of the pain and disorientation, you reach for people who will reassure you of your identity, belonging, purpose and someone to tell you that you have value, attractiveness and that your ex was wrong about you. But [...]
The challenges that single moms face today can be overwhelming, which can lead to a sense of hopelessness and unfulfillment. In my own experience as a new single mom of two elementary school-age children, I honestly didn’t know what to expect from this unfamiliar parental role. My daughter was in the fourth grade and my [...]
What are your dreams and desires for your family? Think back, somewhere along the line, what kind of life did you envision for your family? Maybe you don’t know how to answer those questions. Maybe it has been a while since you thought about such things because life just keeps going at such a fast pace. Today, [...]
Did you ever re-read a familiar Bible story and have a new truth jump off the pages at you? This happened to me as I was reading the story of the Road to Emmaus in Luke 24:13-32. Let me briefly summarize the story if you are unfamiliar with it. After Jesus’ crucifixion, two unnamed followers [...]
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 [...]
Alarm chimes at 5 am. "OK, take the dog out for the bathroom," I silently encourage myself as I make my way out of bed and down the steps. Half asleep, I open the door to the backyard. After Penny, the petite, fluffy, white Shih Tzu and Maltese mix breed, ventures into nature to relieve [...]
“The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”PHILIPPIANS 4: 5-7 NIVI don’t know about you, but there have been [...]
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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!
