Tag: single parenting
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How I Discovered the Art of Motherhood Through ‘Roseanne,’ ‘Mermaids,’ and Comedian Leo St. Clair
Get Pregnant Fast A few years back, I embarked on an online journey to earn a paralegal degree from my local community college. This endeavor meant late-night study sessions after my then-4-year-old daughter had fallen asleep, diving into the world of Excel spreadsheets and Word formatting. It was every bit as exhausting as it sounds.…
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20 Essential Dos and Don’ts After a Divorce
Do rediscover your sense of humor—especially about your own quirks. Just maybe keep it off the social media feed for now. Don’t indulge in a nightly ritual of mint chocolate chip ice cream; while it’s tempting, it won’t help your fitness journey (but go ahead and treat yourself every now and then). Do explore the…
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5 Reasons Couponing Can Be a Hassle
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating finances can be a daunting task, especially after experiencing significant life changes like divorce or foreclosure. Recently, I decided to take control of my spending by switching from credit cards to cash and tracking my expenses daily. This method has helped me identify unnecessary spending, though I might occasionally skip logging…
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You Are Not Keeping This Baby
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast “You are NOT keeping this baby,” I firmly stated, locking eyes with my daughter, Jenna. The tension in the room was palpable as we faced off, both knowing this was not her first rodeo. Just two years prior, at the tender age of 18, Jenna had given birth to her first…
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Why I Embrace the Term “Single Mother by Choice”
Get Pregnant Fast I recently came across an intriguing article by Emma Thompson in a major publication, where she criticized the label “single mother by choice.” Her argument was that this label creates an unnecessary hierarchy among single mothers, suggesting that some are more valid than others. Although her points were thought-provoking, they overlooked many…
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A Heartfelt Holiday: Facing a Childfree Christmas
Get Pregnant Fast Throughout my marriage, the thought of divorce crossed my mind more times than I can count. Each time, I was haunted by visions of holidays spent apart from my child—moments I would miss and the relentless back-and-forth that would become our reality. The thought of waking up alone on Christmas morning, devoid…
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11 Ridiculous Things Guys Have Said to Me on First Dates
Get Pregnant Fast Dating again after a significant life change can be both exhilarating and daunting. I’ve had my fair share of dates—some entertaining, some awkward, and some downright cringe-worthy. As I navigated the dating scene, I encountered not-so-brilliant comments from a variety of men, none of whom were exactly the charming types from the…
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You Complete Him: Embracing Single Parenting After Siblings Depart
Get Pregnant Fast My youngest child, now 11 and significantly younger than his siblings, recently expressed a sudden realization that took me by surprise. As he processed his sister’s acceptance into college, he turned to me with wide eyes and said, “Wait a minute, it’ll just be you and me for the next…”—he began to…
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The Choices We Face as Single Parents
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating single parenthood after 40 has taught me a lot about making choices. It’s a simple concept I like to call “OR.” And no, I’m not referring to a surgical room; I’m talking about the conjunction that represents the tough decisions we often face. Think of it like the Miranda rights: you…
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7 Valuable Lessons Kids Learn from Divorce (That Aren’t So Bad After All)
Get Pregnant Fast Reflecting on my past, I realize that I stayed in a troubled marriage far longer than I should have. At the time, I was convinced that enduring the unhappiness was for the sake of my children. I thought that if I just put in a little more effort, I could mend what…