Tag: Single Motherhood
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Pet Peeves I Didn’t Know I’d Have Until I Became a Mom
There are so many things I didn’t think twice about before becoming a parent… until I became one. From unsolicited advice to people judging how I co-parent, these are the things that hit a nerve now—and why.
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It’s Not the Mess
Behind every “mess” is a mother doing her best with more on her plate than anyone realizes.
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What I Need in a Partner Changed After Having a Child with the Wrong Person
What I once looked for in a partner isn’t what I need anymore. Motherhood changed everything—and so did the lessons I learned along the way.
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You Asked for This
One of the things people love to say to single mothers is, “You asked for this.” As if that one sentence explains everything about a life they know nothing about. This piece is about the assumptions, the judgment, and the reality of raising a child while the world thinks it already knows your story.
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