Getting Real About the Single Mom Cycle

One of the biggest challenges while maneuvering through the phases of the single mom cycle is thinking you already failed, you’re alone, and not understanding the “why” behind this situation. Being a mom is hard, but being a single mom and having limited support throughout this journey is even harder. It will cause things like depression, loneliness, and anger to eat away at you in a way you could have never imagined. While emotionally, mentally, and physically struggling, we often isolate ourselves or think this was the worst thing that could have ever happened to us. Better yet, we sometimes feel only this has happened to us. It’s not until we decide to accept this situation and all that comes with it and start to address the good, bad, and ugly that this cycle has to offer. Realizing that there are so many other mothers that are struggling with the same challenges you’re facing and being vulnerable enough to release your hurt and pain. Not to compare situations, but to realize life happened and not only is it ok, but now allowing God to happen so that you can finally discover your “why”.