Dear Single Parent

Dear Single Parent,

I see you.

I see you working hard at your job.

I see you working hard at home.

I see you struggling to meet all of your children’s demands.

I see you making all of the decisions.

I see you questioning those decisions.

I see you drowning.

I see you thriving.

I see you deciding between another chore or your own rest.

I see you choosing between overtime or time with your children.

I see you wishing for a co-parent.

I see you kicking butt at co-parenting.

I see you longing to take yourself somewhere.

I see you taking your children to all of their activities.

I see you longing to be at the school parties.

I see you navigating this unexpected way of parenting.

I see you and those baby steps to improving your own self.

I see you working that extra job, or two.

I see you holding your breath to get your groceries with your little ones in tow.

I see you wondering which bill to pay.

I see you working a mediocre job because it’s better than nothing.

I see you seeking help.

I see you giving your children the best you can.

I see you furthering your education.

I see you wishing for more time with your children.

I see you taking care of your family.

I see you navigating dating as a parent.

I see you sharing your experiences to help others.

I see you giving more than you get.

I see you rejoicing.

I see you doing everything.

I see you and you’re kicking butt little by little at this single parenting thing.

You’ve got this. ❤️

Signed,

One Blessed Single Mama