Let go and hang on: A single mother’s perspective
Jochebed moved the bulrushes quietly as she waded knee-deep in the Nile. Inside the wicker basket in her hands, she could hear the soft sounds of her…
Three tips for managing family conflict as a solo parent
“I’m not Judge Judy!” I exclaim to my kids, and they all roll their eyes. They know I don’t like negotiating their arguments. Since becoming a solo…
The whispered prayers of a single mom
"God," I prayed silently as the wheels of my car crept down the gravel road and pulled onto the highway. "I don't want to ask for anything—I really…
Guiding my girls as a solo mom
“He won’t walk them down the aisle,” I lamented, a lump lodging in my throat as I watched my girls walk down the street together hand in hand. As…