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Going Alone
I’m a single mom, have been for most of my adult life, at this point and I wouldn’t change it for a minute. Is it tough? Hell yes it’s hard, I work two jobs to be able to pay all my bills and keep my son fed. Not to mention, he’s an eating machine, it doesn’t matter how much food I buy, it never seems to be enough. I’ve tried dating sites to find love and really, they’ve all let me down. After so many failed attempts, I’ve made the decision to do this all on my own.
By Lacey Duffy6 years ago in Families
Third Time's the Charm
Far be it from me to buy into the concept of summer flings bred by pop culture such as Grease and Dear John, especially with my history in love. There is just something about warmer temperatures and longer days that make love easier. Everyone has experienced this phenomenon at some point in their lives. The third time is the charm, so they say and hoping it holds true in my story.
By Angela Brigance-Vance6 years ago in Families
I Am Not a Stigma
Dear Stranger, My child is not your burden. I am a single 23-year-old mom, but my life is not over. I see the looks you give me when you ask if I'm married, the pity you give because you think I am asking for it. I promise you I am not. I am a single mom, this was not my plan, but in no way is it a mistake.
By Harley Rose6 years ago in Families
The Life of a Single, Working Parent
Being a single parent can be a choice you made or maybe it was something you never expected. Either way, it is something that no one could ever be prepared for. Being a single parent is hands down one of the hardest things anyone could ever have to do.
By Reese Sterling7 years ago in Families
Best friends not Lovers!
How many times you see yourself in the friend zone? I see myself all the time! I know right, and its difficult because they're almost all the time your best friend or a close friend. The worst is when they make themselves available all the time and lead you on.
By Liliana Duarte7 years ago in Families
Bad Parenting
I am a single mom. My day begins and ends with picking up toys. Harry the Bunny's theme song is stuck in my head for 90 percent of the morning. My "me time" consists of a bubble bath where I'm turning the water off every five minutes to listen for crying. Why? Why is this my life at 24 years old? Because I was a fucking idiot and had sex with an even bigger idiot. But he was "the one" and we were going to be together forever. Even though we weren't really together and instead of paying me child support this month he decided to take a vacation outside of the country. As soon as that test turned positive he turned into a positive asshole. Not that that stopped me from trying to get him to be a dad or sleep with him when I was drunk... but we all make mistakes, right? Just took me almost four years to learn that he was a mistake. Sorry dad, you were right. He's a loser. I did get one good thing out of those somewhat wasted years though: our daughter is pretty fucking amazing. I have no idea what I would do without her. I also have no fucking idea what I'm doing with her.
By Michelle Schultz7 years ago in Families
I Love Your Kids
See this kid? She is the best thing in my life. I was there to celebrate when they got pregnant, partied at her gender reveal, and I was there the day she was born. I have Skyped with her across the miles, sang to her over the phone, read to her in person, and had epic dance parties. I am Auntie Heather.
By Heather Clarke7 years ago in Families