The Realities of Single Motherhood

By Dagim Adane Gudina

Aimed at providing comfort and inspiration to single moms, it emphasizes that they are not alone in their journey, offering community resources, tips and advice from experts.

The e-book is a valuable resource for single mothers who need help navigating their journey through parenting, work, and finances. It provides an in-depth look at the realities of single motherhood, exploring topics like managing stress and creating a support network. The practical advice and tips from experts are designed to help single moms cope with their daily struggles in a positive way. The content also encourages single mothers not to feel alone in their journey as it offers community resources and inspirational stories of success.

Single mothers may face unique challenges, but this e-book emphasizes that they are capable of thriving while being a single parent. It provides guidance on how to manage work and parenting while also offering resources on how to make money and save money. The book also covers mental health and the importance of having a strong support system to ensure that single mothers have the necessary help they need.

This e-book is an invaluable guide for single motherhood that offers comfort and hope to those facing difficult circumstances. It not only provides practical advice but also encourages readers to find strength in their resilience and use it to stay positive in tough times. Furthermore, it highlights the importance of community support so that single moms don't have to face single motherhood alone. By providing helpful information,

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dagim Adane Gudina
• Release date: Jan 22, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215110775

Dagim Adane Gudina

Existence is a classroom; applying what we learn each day and modifying it appropriately is crucial for both a flourishing business and a happy, fulfilling life. I have lived for 38 years, experienced numerous setbacks, but have also learned a great deal. Now I've made the decision to publish those in a number of e-books that you might find useful in succeeding.

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The Realities of Single Motherhood

This e-book provides an in-depth look at the realities of single motherhood. It discusses both the challenges and rewards of living as a single mother, exploring topics such as finances, working and raising children, managing stress and creating a support network. It offers practical advice on how to cope with the daily struggles in a positive way while also providing emotional support. Aimed at providing comfort and inspiration to single moms, it emphasizes that they are not alone in their journey, offering community resources, tips and advice from experts.

By Dagim Adane

Chapter 1

Understanding the Statistics, Support and Advice Available

Single motherhood continues to be a rapidly growing reality for many women today. According to US census data released in 2018, one-quarter of all households with children under the age of 18 are now headed by single mothers. The realities of single motherhood can be challenging, emotionally and financially. As such, it is important for all members of society to understand and provide support and advice when needed. The e-book that follows will examine the most recent data, support systems, and suggestions for single mothers while assisting in the education of readers and the dismantling of stereotypes surrounding the situation.

Statistics Regarding Single Motherhood

Data compiled by Pew Research Center indicates that in 2017, 72% of single-parent households were headed by moms. Of this 72%, 42% were recent divorcées; 32% had never been married; and 27% were separated or widowed. Furthermore, according to a 2018 National Census Bureau report, forty percent (40%) of American households headed by a single parent live below the poverty line, and single mothers earn 73% less than their male counterparts each year in wage earnings alone. It is also important to note that around 59% of black mothers are single parents as compared to 24 % white/other mothers. Finally, almost half of these women continue working full time as their primary source of household income with very few receiving any financial