I received the following "Thriving Single Parent" story from a reader named Nikki:
I am 29 with kids ages 8 and 10. Their father, by choice, is not involved with them, so I am really, really, flying solo. We've faced many issues, including: job losses, the loss or lack of adequate child care, scheduling, and school issues. So many things, it seems.
After being laid off a second time (once in August '07 and then again in January '08) I decided to go back to school full-time to complete my degree. It's a little bit of a roller coaster ride, and we've had to temporarily give up some luxuries, but it's working.
One of the things I most appreciate about Nikki's story is the obvious resilience she displays, turning negative events in her life--like job losses--into an opportunity for a fresh start. How about you? How have you bounced back from the hardest things you've had to face? Share your story with us here about About.com.
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