Single Parenting

In my opinion, "single parenting" is the hardest job on the face of the earth.  There is no guidebook or road map for what lies ahead.  It is totally exhausting and never ending.

With family help, we were extremely fortunate that we were able to remain in our home and the children in the same schools.  For us, being far away from family, this provided comfort and some stability.  Nothing prepares you for this all-encompassing role of mother, father, teacher, disciplinarian, encourager, playmate, money manager, and everything else that comes at you.  I found it to be totally overwhelming at times.

I quickly realized that I could not do this in a vacuum.  I needed friends that would walk and talk with me.  I needed other parents for carpool, gifts, advice, and support.  I needed couples to invite me over to their home to be entertained.  I needed men to fix the broken items around my house.  I needed clients and customers for my small business.  And God provided all of this.  No, we are not in a vacuum.  We are in a family and fellowship of those around us, whoever they are.  Those around me were kind, generous, helpful and always watching out for us.

Single parenting is hard.  No matter if you have little ones, teenagers, or young adults.  Each stage presents many challenges and the decisions are never ending.  Reaching out for help and support is critical.  Reach out to a church, a school, a coach, friends, and this Winsome Movement website is encouraged.  There is help and you certainly cannot do it alone.