When a father’s choices make a solo mom even more upset

    We’ve chatted lots lately about bio-dad issues. And we thought — for now — that we’d pretty much covered legal issues like child support and custody. You let us know that deciding whether to reveal (or not) to the bio-dad’s family that a new addition has arrived is a decision you do not [...]

When you’re the parent of a newborn — and getting a divorce

When we asked about breaking up when you’re pregnant, you shared an incredible number of heartbreaking stories. So, we know this hits close to home for many of you. That’s why we asked one of our new readers if we could share her story: She and her husband were elated when they found out they [...]

Are you secretly relieved that your ex is gone?

Soon after becoming solo moms, we both recall well-meaning girlfriends who wanted to make us feel better. They’d call us up and say things like: “You’re better off without him.” “What a scumbag, good riddance.” At the time, however, those kinds of remarks did NOT make us feel good. We were both going through so [...]

How do I know the next guy won’t lie to me, too?

Confession: I was six years into single motherhood when I got the chance to meet Dr. Leah in person. Thankfully, her book had helped me get on my feet as a solo parent. But still, the possibility of ever opening my heart to a man again seemed… well, impossible. I have a feeling that some [...]

When you long for *family* not just co-parenting

We get emotional when so many of you share your agonizing tales of breaking up when you were pregnant. Thank you for sharing your own deeply personal  stories about facing your pain, moving on, and creating  new lives as single mothers. Unfortunately,  moving on is challenging and always requires some time.  A brand new mom [...]

Pregnant — and dating?

When we got that email from the woman who’d reached out to us about breaking up when you’re pregnant, 75 of you (!) commented with so much honesty and insight. Thank you for your helpful advice, and also for sharing your own stories. This week, another single-mom-to-be — who lives in California and is due [...]

Sex with your ex … and you know it’s NOT right for you

When we check in with each other every day, one of the things that really strikes us about you — our Singlemommyhood readers — is how open and honest you are. When another tough email lands in our box, we know that many of you have been there. Thanks for being so ready to help [...]

When you miss your child’s father

A single mom blogger whom we adore has reached out to us for some advice, and although we responded briefly by email, we know that YOU probably have a lot to say on this one (you usually do and we love this about you!). So, thank you to The Restless Mama for letting us share [...]

Divorce cakes?

When I first read about this new trend of women celebrating their divorces — with cakes! — I thought the idea was hilarious. How can you NOT laugh at the cake (above) in which the ex-wife is taking the garbage out. Get it? And check out my favorite cake — via the Daily Mail –  [...]

My mom judges me

“My mom is driving me crazy,” a single mom in her late 20s recently wrote to us. We wonder if this sounds familiar to any of you: This woman became a single mom three years ago, after she caught her husband having an affair. Today, she has a son who’s thriving in kindergarten and a [...]

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