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Seven Crucial Lessons Learned in Five Years of Single Parenting

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Seven Crucial Lessons Learned in Five Years of Single Parenting.

It’s safe to say that I have learned a lot in my five years of single parenting. By no means do I have everything sorted at all times. There are some really difficult aspects of single parenting that I do struggle with, but I have learned some lessons that have definitely made life as a single mum easier.

Here are some of the most useful lessons I have learned about single motherhood.Continue Reading →

Reflections on Five Years of Single Parenting

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Reflections on Five Years of Single Parenting.

Two months ago I celebrated five years of single parenting. How that rolled around so quickly I do not know.

Wait… “celebrated”? I hear you ask…

Yes, celebrated! Because I’m doing it! I’m raising a child all by myself. And she’s the most amazing human! And THAT is something to celebrate (I didn’t go out partying or anything, but I definitely gave myself a high five). Continue Reading →

How I got through the dark days

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How I got through the dark days

Every time my daughter is away I worry that my ex may not bring her back. It’s a feeling I hope most won’t ever know. But for a small percentage of us, the possibility is real.

And so I go through a period of a few dark, dark days. And even though I’ve spent years working on my mindset, sometimes the darkness is hard to shake.

Last week was one of those dark periods.

And if you can relate to that fear, then you are not alone. I hope that by sharing some strategies that worked for me, perhaps you will find some that will work for you too.

So what did help me get through the darkness?Continue Reading →

Four ways to embrace Mother’s Day as a single mum.

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Four ways to embrace Mother’s Day as a single mum.

Dreading Mother’s Day? I hear you. This is going to be my fifth Mother’s Day as a single mum, and my sixth as a mum. My first Mother’s Day was the worst. Don’t I sound tragic? My relationship with my daughter’s dad was on the rocks (in fact, we split up about a week later). I had been looking forward to the day; hoping to get some kind words from my partner about how I was the best mum in the universe, and our daughter was so lucky to have me. Yeah right….Continue Reading →