When you're a single parent, you're often lonely, yet seldom alone. There is no backup ... It is mothering without a net.
Friends tell the truth to one another. Friends don't slam the door to correction or reflection when it is offered with affection.
Single parenthood is hard, but it's simple too. You just do everything yourself.
We are not our best intentions. We are what we do.
As an advice columnist, I spend a lot of time reading through psychology journals to ensure that I give the most up-to-date advice.