I am currently stuck in bed with a stomach bug, so forgive any misspelling or errors 🙈. I can’t help but feel grateful for my partner’s help in taking care of our children. What would I be doing right now if I didn’t have him to help me hold the forte ! It got my thinking about the struggles of those single Mums out there . Sure there are normal everyday struggles , but try being sick and parenting alone !
4 hours ago I was balling my eyes out trying to gather enough energy to get 3 kids into the car to go and collect our grocery order , spew bowl at the ready . I managed to get there and home and then my 4 and 7 year olds unpacked the groceries while I was occupied 🤢 . Thank Goodness my husband finally checked his phone and got my plea for help and came home to take over at lunchtime .
However, I also know that many single mums don’t have that luxury to just phone up their partner when they need help and have to deal with these challenges alone!
From the moment you become a single mum, you have to be both mum and dad to your children. You have to provide emotional support, financial stability, and physical care all on your own. Every decision you make affects your children, and you have to be strong for them even when you don’t feel strong yourself.
As a single mum, you have to be everything to your children. You have to be the provider, the caregiver, the disciplinarian, and the comforter. You have to be there for them when they’re sick, when they’re upset, and when they just need someone to talk to. You have to be the one to make sure they’re fed, clothed, and taken care of, even when you’re feeling sick or exhausted yourself.
Being a single mum also means that you have to be creative in finding ways to make ends meet. You may have to work multiple jobs, or not be able to hold down a job !, go without luxuries, and make sacrifices in order to provide for your children. You have to constantly juggle responsibilities, all while dealing with the emotional toll of being a single parent.
And when you’re sick or dealing with an emergency, there’s no one to turn to for help. You have to rely on your own strength and resourcefulness to get through it all.
So to all the single mums out there, I want you to know that I see you, I appreciate you, and I know how hard you’re working. You are superheroes, and your strength and resilience are an inspiration. Keep fighting the good fight, and know that you are never truly alone. There are people out there who understand what you’re going through and are ready to support you when you need it most.
Rachel xx
Life with the Rogers 