Sadness can strike at the most unexpected times when you are a single mom. With Father’s Day right around the corner, the news of a Father-Daughter Dance or a church outing for dads and kids is enough to push you right over the edge into tears. I know. I've been there. In fact, it can still feel like I've been punched in the gut when I know an event is occurring that my children cannot participate in because they do not have a father who lives locally. For moms with kids but no dad in the picture, emotional pain can strike at any time. Couples and two-parent families are all around us, and we can experience the loss of the family unit over and over again. Often times, the pain that we feel as mothers, knowing that our child cannot participate in something because they do not have a father present, is worse than even the pain and loss the child experiences. It’s a good thing that I've discovered a way to combat these negative emotions. Advice for Single Moms Have a Plan. 1. … [Read more...]

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