When you’re parenting solo, asking for help can feel like a minefield. There’s the fear of judgment, the worry of being a burden, and sometimes just not knowing who or how to ask. I know, because I’ve been there. For a long time, I tried to do everything myself —...
People often ask me if I think fertility treatment should be funded for single women. In the past, I was conflicted because of the pressure on the NHS. But after further researching the issue, I now have a clear opinion. I believe it is unfair and short-sighted to...
As International Women's Day approaches, the theme of "Inspire Inclusion" resonates deeply with many elements of being a solo parent. For people who have embarked on the journey of parenthood through using a sperm donation and assisted fertility treatment, the...
For many of us, deciding to become a solo parent is a massive decision for a variety of different reasons. One of those factors is often, questioning whether we'll be able to cope solo. There are a few different aspects of what being able to cope is made up of. Some...
Father's Day can be difficult for some people, depending on your personal circumstances. Daisy is too young to understand it this year, but it got me thinking how I would handle it in the future, when she is older. For this year, we're heading to my dad's for a very...
When I turned 37, I finally decided that my time was up to meet a romantic partner and try for children in the conventional way. To ensure I didn’t miss out on motherhood, I decided to embark on the journey to solo motherhood. My first step was to choose a...
Last weekend I attended my first wedding as a solo parent. I was pleasantly surprised what a great time I had. I'd been nervous about how challenging it might be to manage my daughter on my own for the whole day. Having two great friends there who were eager and...
