Single mom by choice

In American culture — and beyond — there’s an expectation that marriage comes before motherhood.There’s also a stereotype that single mothers are the result of unwanted or unintended pregnancies or the product of absent fathers.

If you're a single mother by choice looking to connect with your community, check out this list of support resources for single moms!

"The best and hardest parts are actually the same: I get to make all the decisions."

A Guide to Choosing a Guardian as a Single Mom by Choice It's not easy when you're single and don't have obvious family or friends. So what should you consider? Read more to find out.

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How do single moms by choice navigate the return to work after maternity leave? Read Mindful Return’s interview with Masha Sapper to find out.

"I remember telling my friends and family that if I wasn’t married or in a serious relationship bound for marriage by the age of 30, I was going to have a baby on my own. They laughed and told me I was crazy. Little did they know, I was completely serious."

In today’s episode you’re going to learn Emma’s three key pieces of advice for being a thriving single mom, including, how to let go of anger towards a co-parent, the importance of creating a lifestyle that you can afford today, and why your opinion of what successful parenting looks like is the only one that matters.

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💥 The Unexpected Sadness of Choosing Single Motherhood 🤔 Even though I made the decision to become a single mother by choice and felt empowered taking control of my fertility, there was still this feeling of sadness inside that I couldn’t quite place. 🌈 I knew it was the right decision and felt a deep sense of empowerment in making it happen. This was exactly what I wanted, and I was finally going to be a mom—the one thing I had been yearning for years. So why was I still feeling sad? Why…