It’s hard being a single mother. On top of raising a child (or a few) alone, they have to wrangle with social stigma, financial instability, and handle their own mental well-being – not to mention having to put on a brave face through it all.
As part of International Women’s Day, we explore the little-discussed struggles of being a lone parent, and find out how these women managed to overcome them despite the odds.
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