“It’s as if she could see what is in my heart and put it into words. I am single mother to my daughter, her father is non existent in 100% of her life (physically, emotionally, financially etc). Everything lands on me, and I know that, I only have expectations of myself and I can only rely on myself. But what hurts me, is when I have mom friends and family who are struggling the same way as I am who have husbands or boyfriends (the fathers of their children) in theirs and their children’s lives! I don’t have anyone to appreciate all the work I’m doing, and I can wrap my mind around that and it’s all good, but for those who do and are not being recognized or being given equal help or being given the same opportunity as men (such as working), it’s hurts me. And I can see it hurting them, because being a single mom, I’ve started to think it’s easier to not have a partner because at least I know I won’t ever let myself down, I know I’ll always show up, I can count on me! And that’s not what a family or a partnership should feel like. I love how much light you’ve brought to this topic, your heartfelt collaboration you wish and hope to see!”
Kris Chates via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/30/21