My dad never had to sit down to teach me how to be a man. I simply learned from watching him. My dad brushed my hair, painted my nails, and played Barbies with me. He never questioned my following him around like his shadow. When we went shopping, he let me pick out my own […]
You know what’s worse than getting divorced? Feeling lonely every day. A friend once confided in me that she wanted to leave her husband, but one thing was stopping her: the idea of becoming a single mom. I get it. The term “single mom” is loaded—you’re either ruining the moral fabric of the country, you’re a victim […]
Instead of thinking about all the things you SHOULDN’T say, here’s what’ll work. There are a lot of lists out there about things you should never, ever say to a single mom. Those lists are pretty long, I know. But here’s one that could help you out! Seven things you should TOTALLY say to a […]
This originally appeared on Everyday Feminism. Republished here with permission. Many people put single dads on a pedestal while hyper-policing single moms. Recently, I was gossiping with my neighbor about a mutual friend whose wife had moved out, making him the primary parent to their 2- and 4-year-old children. “He’s been pretty amazing,” I said. “She even took […]
