Every mother has her battles, but it's the scars from the heart that often tell the most touching tales. Let me, Coleen, be your confidante on the Striving Butterfly podcast as I bare my soul about the dance of dating while mastering the steps of single parenthood. From the days where a romantic spark was the furthest thing from my mind to the surprising yearning for someone to share life's moments with, I've navigated the complex choreography of love and independence. Through my narrative, you'll see just how I've come to appreciate my self-sufficiency, even as it occasionally fenced me in from forming new, profound connections. Prepare to be moved as we unravel the delicate fabric of trust and communication that makes or breaks budding relationships. As challenges bloom with the introduction of my teenage daughter to prospective partners, I share the essential role that friends and family play in my journey of growth. In intimate detail, this episode unfolds the essential elements of creating space for new love—boundary setting, vulnerability, and the embrace of authenticity. So whether you're a single parent navigating similar waters or simply someone in search of genuine connection, join us for an episode that promises to be not just enlightening but affirming of the paths we choose in love and life. Support the showTake a second to reset…hit that 'Control, Alt, Delete' as we go on this journey of owning our truth, building on our future, and becoming the best version of ourselves. Subscribe, Comment, & download this podcast on your favorite listening platform. Email a question, topic or to share your experience: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram @thestrivingbutterfly, and check out our website - www.thestrivingbutterfly.com Thanks for listening!