Making
life mean something to you is a necessary item as human beings yet it comes
with its own challenges. Making life mean something to another human being; one
that you brought to this world can be overwhelming and lonely more especially
for single parents.
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Parenting
is hard work. Parenting goes beyond bringing a child into this world. It
requires more than the tag and name call. Parenting is being responsible,
intentional and deliberate. Parenting is making sure that you make the world a
comfortable place for your children.
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While
parenting is hard work, single parenting is tough work. The lone role of
catering for their children comes with its own pains, struggles and challenges.
They almost always have to do the extra to keep up with their responsibilities.
They may have to put their children’s needs above theirs all the time.
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Single
parenting can fast have a toll on the finances and social life of the parent.
It can also affect decision making with regards to the children. Playing both
parents and finding balance is a struggle for single parents. A single parent’s
work is never done. There’s always something to do.
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Children
of single parents also have their share of the struggles. The struggle to adapt
to their single parent. The struggle to adapt to how ‘different’ their life is
from their peers.
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In
all these pains and struggles, most single parents have shown tenacity in
showing up for the call. They have proved to be capable of the task and ensure
they make life better for their children. They have lived above society’s gaze
and definition of who a single parent is. They have tenacity. They are
resilient. Being a single parent does not make you less of a parent. You are
doing well. The merit belongs to you. And I want to congratulate you on the
incredible work you are doing.
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I pray for God’s grace, protection and favour over
your life and that of your children.
By: Bernard Elbernard
SIMILAR: 5 LEADERSHIP SECRET OF MOTHERS
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