Why Single Moms Deserve All The Praise (And More)

In our culture, ‘mom and dad’ have always been the #1 team for raising happy and healthy kids. One of them would provide children with love and affection, while the other one is responsible for fulfilling their children’s financial needs.

But when one of them is missing, the other parent has to take one for the team. That’s usually the mom (or shall I say, a person who fulfills the role of both mom and dad). I believe everyone knows being a single mom is not easy, but nobody understands how hard it is.

I remember I was merely eight years old when my father passed away. From that day, my mother’s life turned upside down. Her job was no longer something she did for herself. Instead, it became something she had to do. She had to juggle between being a full-time teacher, a 24/7 mother, and also play the role of a father when needed. From attending parent-teacher meetings alone to taking us for outings, she managed everything perfectly well – and is still doing so.

If I’ve learned anything after my father’s death, it’s that a single mom would do anything it takes to make you happy and give you the best possible life. At times, they’d go over and beyond to make sure that you don’t feel the gap caused by your father’s absence.

The Struggle of Single Moms

For single moms, doing any major task alone can be difficult and stressful. On the contrary, even celebrating your child’s accomplishments isn’t the same. Imagine attending your son or daughter’s graduation ceremony alone, surrounded by picture-perfect pairs of parents, but you don’t have anyone to share your happiness with. Sounds upsetting, no? It really is.

And that’s not it; while taking care of your child physically, emotionally, and financially, single moms also keep it together because God forbid if something happens to them, who will take care of the children?

Even though single moms do a pretty good job at fulfilling their children’s needs and wants, there’s also have to deal with the guilt of not spending enough time with their kids. You’d think why is that so? After all, most of their day is actually occupied working for their children’s betterment. But it does happen. On the days they feel down, they have to put on a show and go on because they don’t have a backup.

In a nutshell, it wouldn’t be wrong to say that single moms are truly supermoms.

To my strong and resilient mom, thank you for being my pillar of strength. I don’t know how I would’ve made it this far without you. I hope that I’m able to make you proud one day.