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#SingleMomChronicles:Hey Daddy
Being a single mother means that I am raising my daughters predominately on my own. Each daughter has her own father. I met my oldest daughters father when I was a kid. I was 6 years old and he was the 7 year old neighborhood bad boy. I met him because he stole my little brothers bike. I was gonna get it back. I was prepared to fight if necessary. Our parents (back then and still to this very day) live n the same block. Our relationship lasted 5 years. Our daughter was born when I was 20 (i turned 21 a little over a month later), and he was 22. I knew I had to grow up fast in order to care for this child. I bought a car in January, gave birth in February and signed the lease to my apartment in April. My daughters father wasn't ready to leave the streets. By that, I mean he still wanted to hang out with the homies. While I do not promote terminating pregnancy, I wanted to explore all my options. This was in 2005. I gave her dad a choice. I said to him: "are you sure you want to keep this baby? I don't want to be a single mother." Here we are 17 years later...
By Latoya Giles about a year ago in Viva
#SingleMomChronicles: Mom Guilt
I have had "mom guilt" many times over the course of my parenting alone. I just never knew it had an actual name. So what exactly is "mom guilt"? Well, the online dictionary defines it as: "the name given to the feelings of guilt women experience in relation to their children. Mom guilt comes from an unrealistic ideal of a perfect mom.". That is a great way to describe it.
By Latoya Giles about a year ago in Viva
#SingleMomChronicles: Me Time
Hey mamas! On this episode of #SingleMomChronicles, we are gonna talk about: ME TIME. It is difficult as a parent to get time alone. As a single parent? Alone time is pretty much non-existent. I found myself becoming extremely overwhelmed all of a sudden. As the only adult in the house, everything lands on my shoulders. Whenever my children need anything, they come to me, of course. I have to cook, clean, help with homework, give advice and pep talks, be a listening ear, ect. I have a 17 year old daughter. She has generalized and social anxiety and depression. She has abandonment issues from her father leaving her as a child. She has mixed emotions about him raising his other kids but not being there during her childhood. She talks to me about all of those things. I have to sift through her mental and emotional stuff while attempting to sort through my own. I still gotta work somewhere to make money to live day to day. That is a heck of a lot for one person. I got to the point where I was sitting on the toilet in the bathroom with the door locked at midnight crying my eyes out. I mean ugly crying with the snot and the stuttering sobs. I would cry whenever I was in my car alone as well. That is no way to live. Something had to change, and change soon.
By Latoya Giles about a year ago in Viva
How to handle a partner's emotional baggage
Emotional baggage refers to unresolved emotional issues that a person carries with them from their past experiences. These unresolved emotions can negatively impact an individual's current relationships, including romantic relationships. When you enter into a romantic relationship, you may find that your partner carries emotional baggage. In this article, we will explore how to handle a partner's emotional baggage and provide tips for supporting your partner and maintaining a healthy relationship.
By Rajveer Digital Marketerabout a year ago in Viva
The importance of mental health in relationships
Mental health is an essential component of overall health and well-being, and it plays a critical role in relationships. Good mental health enables individuals to engage in healthy and fulfilling relationships, while poor mental health can lead to difficulties in communication, emotional regulation, and problem-solving, among other things. In this article, we will explore the importance of mental health in relationships and provide strategies for promoting mental wellness within a relationship.
By Rajveer Digital Marketerabout a year ago in Viva
50 Women Over 50 Podcast
In its brief history (2005? -- present) podcasting has been dominated by men. As podcasting has become more popular, women have engaged more with the medium, both as podcasters and as listeners. According to Podnews, women have started closing the gender gap in the last five years. In 2017, only 44 percent of U.S. 18+ monthly podcast listeners were female. In 2022, 48 percent are female, more closely mirroring the U.S. population.
By Frank Racioppiabout a year ago in Viva
Bigotry against Hijab must be stopped
A broad cross section of Muslim women and girls around the world veil themselves to please Allah almighty, their creator, they feel safe and comfort in their veil and conservative clothes, they find revealing clothes repulsive, degrading and lower self-esteem. They love their scarf and they are convinced that Hijab is a badge of honor.
By Enas El Nemr about a year ago in Viva
Why Seo is Important for the Success of Small Businesses
Small business owners can utilize SEO to build quick, strong, and user-friendly websites that rank higher in search results, which in turn helps them attract more qualified potential customers and ultimately boost conversion rates.
By Brandboyz Raipurabout a year ago in Viva
I present to you Ozempic to treat diabetes keto for weight loss continued
Ozempic, also known as semaglutide, is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. It is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, which means it works by mimicking the effects of GLP-1, a hormone that helps regulate insulin production and blood sugar levels.
By Ahmed Mostafaabout a year ago in Viva
4 Simple Ways to Stop Loving Someone Who Doesn't Love You Back
You may love someone who doesn't love you back and you feel like the world is ending. Your pain is very real. It has been scientifically proven that rejection activates the same neurons that are sensitive to physical pain. You will not be able to control what you feel, but you can learn to work through the pain of your romantic disappointments to move forward in your life.
By Emma Randy2 years ago in Viva
Black women need to look at the real cause of all the crimes committed by children, teens, and young adults: Dr. Marcia
#BlackWomen; #RacialDiversity; #CAACG; #ImportanceOfEducation; #SelfRealization; #DivinePurpose; #UnitedStatesOfAmerica Los Angeles (California)/Canadian-Media: Dr. Marcia Ann Mims Coppertino, Founder and CEO of the Coppertino and Associates Consulting Group (CAACG) had a chance to discuss with Asha Bajaj by email the future of Black Women in America and various contributions of CAACG to their cause.
By Asha Bajaj3 years ago in Viva