It was a warm humid day in early June. Excitement rose in my heart. The day had finally arrived and I was still somewhat amazed that I had actually gotten here! Between juggling night school, … Read More »
Life as a Single Mom
Single moms have at times complex and difficult lives. They need to provide a safe and healthy environment for their children, while also trying to have a personal life. Single moms find here articles, tips, advice, as well as inspirational stories on how to find balance in their lives.
My 47th Birthday
by Debbie Brown, Leave a Comment
The thing that I really enjoy about writing is that it allows me to take a snapshot of an experience in my mind and then capture it in words on paper. It has been challenging over the years as a … Read More »
The Teddy Bear on My Bed
by Debbie Brown, Leave a Comment
There’s a teddy bear that sits on my bed. At 46 years old, its probably not apropos, but regardless, it is there. It is there to serve as a reminder for me. A reminder of love. When I was going … Read More »
The Slippery Spots on the Floor
by Debbie Brown, Leave a Comment
If you ask anyone that knows me well, “Does Debbie like to clean?” the answer would be a resounding NO! Cleaning is not my thing. And I am not a bit ashamed to admit that. But I do like to … Read More »
Tattoo and Piercing After Care
by SingleMom.com, 2 Comments
There was a time when tattoos were restricted to the sailors and only girls got their ear lobes pierced. However, today we know that tattoos are very popular with a lot of people, and body piercing is … Read More »
Tips for Mothers on Coping with Divorce
by SingleMom.com, Leave a Comment
A divorce is never pleasant and one usually has to deal with a lot of emotional pain. The situation is worse when you are a mother and have to not only heal personally, but also make sure that the … Read More »
Surprise Me
by SingleMom.com, Leave a Comment
I love surprises — the pleasant kind! I can’t get enough of them. This may surprise some folks who think of me as the ultimate planner. And it is true that I tend to always have a plan and a … Read More »
When Simple Is Not-So-Simple
by SingleMom.com, Leave a Comment
I’ve often felt if I could only find a way to simplify my life, I would be happier and my life would be less stressful. Recently, I came across the opening statement of an online article that … Read More »
The Love in Daddy’s Hands
by SingleMom.com, Leave a Comment
Memories of my dad are brief and few and yet they are very vivid. Although it’s been more than four decades since I was in his presence, there are certain permanent impressions that are fixed in my … Read More »
Raise Your Bar
by SingleMom.com, Leave a Comment
Some say we generally meet our own expectations. In fact, whether our expectations are high or low, it could be said we will rise or fall to the occasion. This is how we live self-fulfilling … Read More »
Resolve To Keep Your Heart Young
by SingleMom.com, Leave a Comment
“And a little child shall lead them.” (Isaiah 11:6) When I think of a child — remembering when my daughter was a baby — I think of the love a child has for each new day. She loves … Read More »
What To Do When You Can’t Decide
by SingleMom.com, Leave a Comment
This was the question my daughter recently asked on her online journal. For her, the indecision was about which field of study to select for her next Master’s degree. I suspect we’ve all been … Read More »
