Solo Mother

February 1st, 2008

A PSA from Project Single Moms

Single moms get blamed for all sorts of things. Let’s stand up and push back. We are the keepers of our children’s flames. Let’s protect and nourish them.

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By christina -- 2 comments

January 27th, 2008

What I am grateful for, single mothers!

When my marriage fell apart, and I spent such desperate and breathless nights alone in the guest bedroom, my mind spinning a million miles a minute, veering wildly from denial to fury to utter despair… I found a beautiful, handbound book I’d carried with me from home to home, from one continent to a place […]

By christina -- 11 comments

August 18th, 2007

here’s a hard one: ten things you like about yourself

Maria over at Mme. Meow’s Daily Dose of Zen Sarcasm tagged me to write ten things I like about myself.
I’m having a hard time doing that, right now.
Ahem. In the interest of full disclosure, I think I have a hard time doing that any time. I’m rough on myself. I demand perfection and, since […]

By christina -- 4 comments

August 11th, 2007

How are we doing, single moms?

Sometimes, I think that being a single mother is like being in a Twelve Step program: Take it One Day At A TIME.
That’s me, right now. Leaning heavily on the love and support of my parents and friends as I try to make it all work. Looking for balance. Wondering how it’s all going to […]

By christina -- 6 comments

August 6th, 2007

Mothers chime in with great financial advice

You ladies are the best! This single mother has a handful of new tricks up her sleeve when it comes to financial responsibility, and I thought I’d share their wisdom out here on the front page, rather than leave it hidden in the comments…
If you’re struggling to make ends meet and put a little away, […]

By christina -- 6 comments

March 27th, 2007

The King of Everything will be four tomorrow

I’m in tears tonight because there’s just not enough time. I’ve already worked almost 30 hours this week and it’s only Tuesday. All I wanted to do tonight was lay on that little boy’s bed and snuggle him.  But work is insane right now, and if I want to be able to take my lunch […]

By christina -- 3 comments