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Blog 3 - The Lone Parent
Tenisha Bradley • April 23, 2021
For the Love of Children
Not Mature
Not Responsible
Do Not Want to be Accountable
Unexpected Illness/Death
Bound by the Penal System
Entrapped by Substance/Alcohol Abuse/Addiction
Parental Denial
These are just a few reasons that either by force or by choice, being single is no antic. It is a situation that cannot and should not be taken frivolously. Simply, because there are other lives that depend on you for shelter, for food, for clothes, safety, love, and basic needs.................HECK for everything!! Why? Because you are that child's/children's parent, all they see and know. Not only that, but children are so deserving of all of that and more because they did not ask to be here, but by the grace of God, have made their arrival in this world and are dependent on you and your parental guidance.
Let me say that this assignment you have been given is not an easy or without complications. It is full of the unexpected of how to govern plights as they may and certainly will occur. It is full of fear that plagues your intentions of failing or letting your child/children down. It consists of sleepless nights when you are wondering if your income will be provide their needs. It consists of finding someone trustworthy to care for your child/children while you work. It consists of not engaging with your child/children enough on a quality level because sometimes you have to work more than one job to make ends meet. It consists of late nights helping them with homework assignments and projects. It consists of going to parent-teacher conferences. It consists of making it to their afterschool activity to support them by cheering them on. It consists of making sure they have enough, even if you are in need. It consists of making sure they eat, even if you have to miss a meal. It consists of serious talks and stern discipline, no matter how much it may hurt your heart to do so. It consists of taking them to annual doctor's visits and to the ER when medical emergencies arise.
As things are, believe me, as I can certainly attest to the fact that people are and will be placed in your parentage pathway who truly love and care for you and your child/children, understand your struggle, and are willing to help you whenever and in whatever capacity they can. Your effort and perseverance to be the best parent you can be is not disregarding and with much respect.
LifeTipz: Encouragement for single mothers and fathers - Because you are a lone "one" does not mean you are alone "only." Do not be afraid or too proud to ask for assistance. Trust and believe that there are genuine people who are inclined to help you get through one of the most important and challenging chapters of your life you will ever have to endure. Listen to your elders and other single parents, they can and will give you essential and valuable information to educate you that you will not get from reading a book or magazine.
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