Being a single parent is hard…
… but you are NOT alone
Some days, it feels like the whole world expects you to do it all, perfectly, and all on your own.
If you’re a single parent, you know what I mean. It’s the kind of pressure that keeps you up at night. You’re juggling bills, trying to be both mom and dad, answering school emails, figuring out dinner, and doing your best not to break down in front of your kids. And even when you do everything right, it still doesn’t feel like enough.
I’ve been there. I am there.
My Hardest Day (So Far)
One of the hardest days I’ve had was when I couldn’t afford to fix my car, and still had to get my kids to school, make it to work, and somehow stay composed. I was sleep-deprived, stressed out, and silently terrified. Not just about money. But about whether I was failing them. Whether I could actually keep this going. Whether I was enough.
That night, after everyone was asleep, I cried. And not just a few tears… the kind of cry you’ve probably had too. That heavy, tired, empty kind of cry.
I share this not for pity. But because maybe you’ve been there too. And I want you to know you’re not the only one.
You’re Not Alone — Even When It Feels Like It
Single parenting is a marathon with no cheering section. And it’s not just emotionally exhausting — it’s logistically brutal. According to Pew Research, nearly 1 in 4 children in the U.S. lives with a single parent. That’s millions of us trying to make this work. And yet, it can still feel like nobody sees us.
But here’s what I’ve learned: we’re stronger together. We’re not broken. We’re not less-than. We’re doing twice the work, with half the help… and still showing up.
Why I Created This Site
There were so many times I needed help… housing advice, legal forms, emotional support, even just ideas for things to do with my kids, and I couldn’t find it all in one place. I’d Google something at 2 a.m. and fall into a hole of broken links, outdated forums, and articles that didn’t speak to my reality.
So I built this. Not as an expert. Not as a company. But as one parent helping another.
Whether you need financial assistance, legal support, emotional encouragement, or just someone who gets it, I’ve gathered what I wish someone had gathered for me.
Need Help Right Now?
Here are a few places to start:
I also recommend checking out budget tracking sheets (excel templates, free), it helped me stay afloat during one of my toughest months.
You’re Doing Better Than You Think
If no one else has said it to you today: you’re doing an amazing job.
It’s okay to be tired. It’s okay to ask for help. And it’s okay to cry in your car sometimes. That doesn’t make you weak — it makes you human.
We weren’t meant to do this alone. So please, don’t try to.
With empathy and respect,
Eryndor
Founder, Single Parent Bible
admin@singleparentbible.com
