Looking for more joy in the single parent struggle? Do you feel like no one out there really gets just how hard single parenting can be?
Most parents would agree that stress and single parenthood are practically synonymous. Being responsible for everything - finances, home repair, meal prep, and childcare - can be overwhelming, and downright exasperating. The most resilient parents can feel hopeless at times. But even with the struggle, many would also agree that solo parenting creates self-determination and grit. Swimming Solo explores the evolution solo parents go through in building the inner strength necessary to go the distance. From navigating a difficult co-parent relationship to navigating the dating world, these single parent success stories go beyond the how-to guides and sad statistics, into the hearts and minds of the parents who've lived it. Swimming Solo covers a multitude of subjects, including: time and money constraint; managing stress; creating "a village;" and creating a deeper relationship with oneself.
Author Amy Carpenter, who was a single parent for twelve years, shares her story as well as perspectives gained through her role as a psychotherapist and parenting coach with twenty-five years of experience counseling single parents and their children. With strong writing and a commitment to authenticity, Swimming Solo's twenty-six contributors discuss the experiences that led to personal transformation in ways they could not have predicted. When it comes to master-minding solo parenthood, the possibilities are limitless.
Single parents everywhere are sure to find themselves reflected in our many stories of hardship and resilience, struggle, and strength. Get your copy today and discover you are anything but alone!
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