I am a single mom

[solteramina (deleted)]

fell in love when I was already 37 years old, but the guy was still married, his annulment was not yet granted. When I learned that his wife was suffering from bone cancer, I asked him to return to her. I was already 2 months pregnant that time. He promised he will return to us, he never did. It turned out that he was still in love with his wife.

I was at the peak of my career when I decided to quit so that I can take care of my son without asking help from anyone, made most of the decision to my son’s well-being. All my savings were used up after two years with no work, no income. I decided to go back to work, thank God, the company were I used to work got me back but had to start from the lowest level. The people who used to be under my supervision became my superiors. I did not worry about all the ridicule that came because of my decision. I had to swallow my pride for my son.

But who will take care of him? He was not even three years old then. I was very lucky because I had a sister who lived near the apartment I was renting. My sister checked on him every now and then.

I had to do something about my problem. I was already up as early as three in the morning, fixed my son’s breakfast, snack, lunch and sometimes, even dinner, when I had to work overtime. I included books in his toys, it was very useful, when he got tired playing with his toys, he had no choice but to open his books, I put posters of his favorite cartoon characters with letters and numbers inside his room, he can already read before he was three years old. He was my inspiration to strive hard and after two years, I was back to my old position in the company.

I had to earn extra money, he was growing up. My siblings offered help, I never accepted any, I want to prove that I can stand on my own two feet. I sold ready to wear clothes, sew curtains, bed sheets, cooked for my neighbors when they had parties, did landscaping, made garden and tabletop fountains. I saved all the money that I got from these and a small portion of my salary and was able to buy my own house after 6 years

My son made good in school, always on top of his class. He went to a public school in college, took up electronics and communications engineering. He was hired( right after he graduated) by the largest radio and television network in my country as a technical specialist.

I am not only lucky to have a wonderful son, I am BLESSED. I can proudly say that my son,MYCOS JAMIN MANUEL, is my greatest achievement life.


For Single Mothers

Be Strong... remember, you are both a mother and a father to your child and even if you alone has to shoulder the responsibility, you can do both roles perfectly,

Believe in yourself... understand that to achieve your goals, you have to have faith and belief in yourself, it also requires hard work, determination and dedication

Know How To Handle Your Finances ... you are supporting your child, don’t be an impulse buyer, do not take more than you can handle, know where your money is going to and how much, do not get yourself into debt and financial crisis

Be Open and Honest to your kids... they have the right to know about their fathers, and please do not speak evil of them. Always keep the communication between you and your kids open, treat them as your friend.






Love is just a word until someone comes along and gives it meaning.