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{YML Voices} Is Being A Young Single Mom Embarrassing?

by Adrianne Edwards Is being a single mom embarrassing? This was the question that popped into my mind after reading Tara's post, "5 Things A Young Mother Doesn’t Want To Hear (And 3 Things We Do)." Although, I’m sure this same question has presented itself in some shape or form in my subconscious mind on many occasions. Maybe the question that relates more to my life though, would be – is … [Continue reading...]

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{YML Voices} A Single Mom’s Perspective On Married Moms

by Emily Lingenfelser I have been a very single momma for quite some time now. I do it all: take out the trash, pay the bills, cook dinner, raise the kid, go to school, bring home the bacon. And constantly I hear people saying, "I don't know how you do it by yourself. I could never be a single mom!" Maybe I have just been in this role for so long that it has become second nature to me, but I … [Continue reading...]

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{YML Voices} The Real Baggage Of Being A Young, Single Mother

by Angelica Hartgers Sure, being a young, single mom is difficult—can’t lie there. But what makes it even more difficult is the social stigmas that we often have to deal with. Let me first start off by mentioning that I’ve come across many open-minded people that are completely supportive of single mothers and understanding of their circumstances. I readily applaud and show gratitude for … [Continue reading...]

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{YML Voices} A Young Father Muses On Being A Stay-At-Home Dad

by Scott from HomeDaddys.com So I’m not the breadwinner of the family, so what? Now that wasn’t my initial reaction a few years back when I lost my job but I’ve grown accostomed to my role in life. I like my place in this thing we call life. I relish it, and I have come to the realization that for the foreseeable future, that’s going to be where I fit in. My wife does accounting work here … [Continue reading...]

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{YML Voices} How I Make Being A Stay-At-Home Mom Work For Me

One of the most popular articles on the blog is the "I Hate Being A Stay-At-Home Mom" post from 2010. Even two years later people keep chiming in on why being at home is either a) the greatest thing that has ever happened to them or b) the most soul-sucking form of thankless work on the planet. I got a loooong comment from Victoria and asked her if I could share it with you. She's been both a … [Continue reading...]

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{YML Voices} Learning The Ropes Of Co-Parenting

By Rebecca My life was going just the way I wanted it to. I had my baby at 20, which I admit was sooner than I had planned, but with a loving boyfriend and supportive family, I was happy. I was halfway through my bachelor’s degree, and I had a bright future planned for my little family. My life did a complete 180 the day I had to leave the father of my child. As a child, I was raised by … [Continue reading...]

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{YML Voices} “You CAN Do It” – A Young Mom Graduates From College

Today's guest post is from a reader from waaaay back, Ms. Carla Buckner. I remember when she left a comment a few years ago and I followed her back to her blog and just got comfortable. She wrote in a way that was completely open and honest and I could relate to her struggles as a young mother. She sent me this guest post after graduating college this past week and I could not be prouder!! Carla … [Continue reading...]

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YML Voices: Co-Parenting Doesn’t Have To Be A Struggle

by Lauren Thomas "Thanks for inviting me and J to hang out with you. I really had fun, and look forward to building an authentic friendship with you." That is part of the text message I sent to my son's step mom. THIS IS A BIG DEAL! I had my 1st child when I was 19, about 2 years later his dad and I married, and about 1 year after that we were divorced. This was a very hard time in … [Continue reading...]

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