My mum raised three of us as a single parent. My dad supported as well as he could financially (he was also very physically present) but my younger brother from another father was ignored completely with no financial support, he had barely any money, except he loved several beers at the pub, so his priorities were clear.
Such respect for putting this essay together, thank you 💜
Thank you so much for sharing this Sarina - it’s incredibly moving and powerful. Your mum sounds like an extraordinary woman, holding so much together for her family, and it’s heartbreaking to hear how your younger brother was left unsupported.
That sharp contrast—between what’s provided for one child and withheld from another—is exactly the kind of story that so often gets buried. It means a lot that this essay resonated deeply with you. 💜
Sending all my respect and gratitude for your kind words.
Thankfully never experienced it first hand, but my husband had the reality outlines of a single mum without financial support… well… no need to explain more as you hit the nail on the head here with so much implications it causes not just for the mothers but the children who gets cramped too 🙏🏼
Oh wow, I felt this deep in my bones.
My mum raised three of us as a single parent. My dad supported as well as he could financially (he was also very physically present) but my younger brother from another father was ignored completely with no financial support, he had barely any money, except he loved several beers at the pub, so his priorities were clear.
Such respect for putting this essay together, thank you 💜
Thank you so much for sharing this Sarina - it’s incredibly moving and powerful. Your mum sounds like an extraordinary woman, holding so much together for her family, and it’s heartbreaking to hear how your younger brother was left unsupported.
That sharp contrast—between what’s provided for one child and withheld from another—is exactly the kind of story that so often gets buried. It means a lot that this essay resonated deeply with you. 💜
Sending all my respect and gratitude for your kind words.
Powerful 🔥
Thankfully never experienced it first hand, but my husband had the reality outlines of a single mum without financial support… well… no need to explain more as you hit the nail on the head here with so much implications it causes not just for the mothers but the children who gets cramped too 🙏🏼
This was brave my dearest 👯♀️💖