Being a Single Parent

Single parenting is probably one of the toughest jobs any person could have. Whether you’re a single mother or a single father doesn’t matter, you are bound to face some challenges on your journey of raising your child or children alone. You’ll have to be a caring and nurturing mother and a disciplining and stabilizing father all in the same day and move seamlessly between these roles! Being a single parent is hard work, but it can also be one of the most rewarding roles you will ever accept.

Parenthood is a challenge in itself and as a single parent the challenges are often multiplied. As a single mother, you are faced with an emotional overload of balancing the priorities of your child or children and those of your own. Single mothers often put themselves second to their children and neglect their own emotional needs. It is crucial as a single parent to ensure you do not neglect your own needs as you are the sole care taker.

I have been a single mother for a while now and it has it's ups and downs. I have been through a lot, the fun times and cherishing all that your child does and can do, as well as the rough times when you end up crying because you dont know what else to do. The one thing that keeps me going through the hard times and even the great times is knowing that I am doing my best, I may not be perfect but I am me and I am someone my daughter can look up to and love unconditionally. Good Luck to all the single parents out there reading this and I hope this blog will help you though the good and bad times! If you have any questions at all feel free to ask!

                                               She is my everything!! I love her so much!!