When people discover that I’m a single mom, I often see pity in their eyes. It’s as if they believe my two children and I can’t possibly be happy or whole without their father in our lives. This perception is a reflection of society’s ongoing emphasis on the traditional family model. Families come in many forms—biological, blended, adopted, with same-sex parents, trans parents, or a single parent. Every type of family is unique and beautiful in its own way.
Many people I encounter seem to think that my kids are somehow lacking because their father isn’t present. To that notion, I want to say that the absence of a two-parent household, a golden retriever, or a white picket fence doesn’t mean we aren’t a wonderful family. It’s disheartening to be viewed with sympathy simply because my family doesn’t align with your vision of a thriving household.
If you know me, you understand that my kids mean the world to me. Everything I do revolves around them. We spend our days together, and they are always my top priority. From the moment my eldest was born, I recognized that my calling in life was to be a mother—a role I embrace with gratitude.
Sure, I juggle numerous responsibilities, and the fatigue is genuine. There’s no partner returning home to lend a hand, so it’s all on me, all day long. While it’s challenging, the rewards are immeasurable.
The love I feel for my kids is profound and unwavering. They are my heart and soul, and my existence revolves around them. I live for their happiness.
For my children, life with just their mom is the norm. I am their everything. Our connection is incredibly strong, forged through shared experiences and milestones. I’ve been there for every moment, with open arms ready to comfort, support, and nurture their every need.
Being a single mother involves twice the effort and double the challenges. But it also brings twice the love, hugs, and pride.
I am the first face they see when they wake up and the last one they see before they sleep. I’m the one they search for in the audience at school events, the shoulder they lean on when they need to cry, and the first person they turn to with exciting news.
So please, don’t feel sorry for the single mom. Understand that she is immensely blessed to be the sole caretaker and source of love for her children.
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In summary, being a single mother may come with its own set of struggles, but it also offers unmatched joy and fulfillment. My children are thriving in a loving environment that we’ve created together.
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