Once Upon a Time is how the story begins when we are little and your mom reads you a bedtime story before she tucks you in. As you are growing up, you never imagine or dream that your journey will take you to single parenthood.
How do you cope? How do you survive? Is there a single mother survival guide? I’m sorry to be the one to tell you this, but no. There is no survival guide. The journey of a single
mother is a hard one for sure. But, do you think you are the first one?
The first thing you have to do stop feeling sorry for yourself. You can drown in your tears of sorrow. What good is that going to do you or your child? So suck it up so 
you can focus on what you need to do.
Now, maybe that sounds harsh but sometimes we need a bit of a slap in the face to make us focus. Your child is not going to raise themselves and the bills are not going to pay themselves. While you’re sitting there crying about “what am I going to do?”, there is a whole world out there that just keeps on moving. Do you know why? Because the world does NOT revolve around you and your situation!
Now, once you have come to that realization then you have a chance of turning things around for the better. It is my belief that your mindset can make all the difference in the world. It is not an easy thing to do either.
To make an internal change you have to make the decision to change each and every day. It will not happen overnight. Leave yourself little sticky notes everywhere if you need to. I used to post them by my bed, on the fridge, and even on the dash of my car.
They can say whatever you want them to say. One I used to keep up said, “You are responsible for your own joy!” It is something we all could use to remember. Stop depending on people or things to make you happy.
So now you’re probably wondering, if there is no survival guide then what do I do? As I said, the first step in get over feeling sorry for yourself. After that, there are things you can do to be strong and help yourself. Take note that I said help yourself!
I found a great article for you while writing this post:
7 survival tips for single parents
You are welcome to read the article but here are the main ideas –
- Take care of yourself
- Join forces
- Build a community
- Accept help
- Move past “couple envy”
- Plan ahead for urgent situations
- Get creative about childcare
Most of these ideas are really common sense. If you take care of yourself then you feel better. When you feel better then you do better. Like I said, it is a state of mind. Choose to be happy. Here’s a little pick me up for you –
You just have to remember that being a single mother is not the end of the world. Is it fun? Not often. Is it hard? Most of the time. Will you survive? Absolutely! I did. I may have
lost a bit of my sanity along the way but I’m still standing.
Don’t wait on some Prince Charming to rescue you. Rescue yourself! You make your own happy ending!
There are many options today that I never had when I was raising my daughter. I didn’t have the internet back then either, not at first. My daughter was about seven when I bought my first home computer.
Besides the options in my article, you can begin a career working from home. I did. You’re looking at it. This is my job now. I look for ways that I can help you. Whether through research or my own experience, I want to give you all the information you need.
You can do it too. Do you have something you are passionate about? Would you like to learn how to turn it into your own business? I can help you with that. Join me at Wealthy Affiliate. It’s free to start, you won’t even be asked for credit card information.
For free, you will be able to learn how to create your own website (matter of fact – you get two free!), you will learn how to turn your passion into a business, and you will receive community support. I will be there for you too!
Hi Angela. I have great respect for single parents. My mother was also one, but luckily I am old enough now to look after myself. LOL
I have to commend you on your blog. It looks wonderful.
Thanks for the compliments. I’m glad you like it. Being a parent is a hard job anyway. Doing it alone proves to be even more challenging.
Angela
Enjoyed the post and no their is no survival guide, you just live it. This is going to be a useful site for single parents. And I will vouch for the Wealthy Affiliate Program also – it rocks. Shirley
Hi Shirley,
I appreciate the support! It means a lot. My goal is to help as much as possible. And yes, WA does rock!
Angela
Hi Angela,
This is Mark from WA. You did a great job on your website and I do believe you targeted an audience that definitely needs your leadership, help, and support. I saw that you have resources for work at home jobs. You most definitely need to check out a website at http://www.ewomanweb.com that gives recommendations on stay at home opportunities specifically. Good luck to you and your website!
Hi Mark,
Thanks for stopping by. I will definitely check the site out! Thanks for the information.
Angela
Hello! I think this a very interesting post, I will share this info with my sister.
Thank you very much!
Regards!
Hi Raul,
I am glad you liked it! I hope your sister does as well.
Angela
Hi Angela
I think what you are doing is for a great cause. Great article, I wish you all the best!
Moe
Hi Moe,
I appreciate your comments. I definitely am passionate about helping young moms.
Angela
Angela,
Thank you for the pep talk! It’s just what I needed.
Diana
Hi Diana,
My pleasure. I’m all about getting moms motivated!
Angela
Nice article . All single moms should be ab le to find some great ideas from your content. I support all single mothers out there. Its can be hard.
Hi Darius,
Thanks for your support. It can be hard but sometimes we make it harder by always being negative.
Angela
Hi Angela! I am not a single mom course, but You have a great website here with a lot of helpful tips for the single mom, and I am sure they will find your site very helpful. Great post keep up the fantastic work. Thank you for the wonderful post 🙂
Hi David,
Thanks for your support. It can be hard and there is no single mother survival guide. There really isn’t one for any mom but if you just keep you head and have a good frame of mind, I believe you can get through anything.
Angela
Hello Angela
Well, what a breath of fresh air.
I’ve been there, done that, got the t-shirt and worn it inside out, outside in and upside down! It is so good to hear someone say, ‘don’t wallow in self pity.’
You are absolutely right. It comes down to our own state of mind and I know that can’t always be relied on but we have to fight.
It’s a bloody hard journey but, as the saying goes, ‘what doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger!’
I love the site and the way you write is wonderful.
Keep up the great work
Take care
Jackie
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Hi Jackie,
Thanks for the compliments. I agree. I’ve done all of it too and I never got anywhere by sitting and thinking of how bad I’ve got it. We can be our own worst enemy sometimes. But we all survived and the next generation will too.
Angela
Hi Angela! You wrote a great article for single moms! I can’t relate to this aspect from personal experience, but I think that all single moms out there will find great comfort in your article. I especially love the YouTube video you embedded in between. This makes your article even more visually appealing. Great job!
Hi Muriel,
I appreciate the comments. That is my goal – to help moms out there! I’m glad you liked the video too. I thought it give a little bit of pep and bring a smile.
Angela