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My Donor Egg IVF Journey as a Solo Mum by Choice
At 42, guest writer Caroline Priddle thought her chance to give her son a sibling had passed, until a blunt comment from her cousin changed everything. After four IVF rounds with her own eggs failed, she made the leap to donor eggs, a decision that led her to her daughter. This is her honest, unflinching account of donor conception as a solo mum.
School holiday loneliness as a solo parent (and what to do about it)
The summer holidays as a solo mum can feel lonely and overwhelming before they’ve even started. But lonely doesn’t have to be the whole story. Here’s what changed for me, and the simple shifts that made all the difference.
Feeling Scared About Solo Parenthood Doesn’t Mean It’s the Wrong Decision
The decision to pursue solo parenthood can feel overwhelming because the responsibility sits squarely with you. But uncertainty doesn’t mean you’re making the wrong choice.
Grieving the Family You Imagined & Embracing the One You’re Creating
What happens when life doesn’t follow the traditional family path you expected? This piece explores the hidden grief of letting go of that vision — and the journey towards embracing solo motherhood and a different kind of family.
Enough: letting go of the two-income comparison trap
Two incomes can make some things easier, but managing on one income builds skills, clarity, and confidence that no joint account can give you. It’s time to stop measuring your finances against a life that isn’t yours.
When the Sum of ‘The Ones’ Adds Up to More Than ‘The One’
We’re taught to look for 'the one'. The person who will complete us, choose us, build a life with us, and make everything feel whole. They will become the 'other half' to us, indicating they are required for us to be complete. It’s a powerful story that was all around...
My Unexpected Love Story (It’s not what you think!)
When most people hear "my love story,” they assume it's the usual: meet someone, fall in love, get married, have a baby, all in that neat, predictable order. That was my story in my head too. I imagined it perfectly: I’d meet the right partner, we’d build a life...
The Benefits of Doing an Annual Reset as a Solo Parent
A step by step guide of how to do an annual reset as a solo parent and set intentions for the year ahead. The advantages of doing this each year, in order to place our energy in the places most important to us.
