Greetings to Motherhood Community! Since I'm new here, I wanted to introduce myself as 
I wanted you to first get to know my dear one. He just turned eight in June, and starting on August 22nd of this school year, he will be studying at the grade three level.
In all honesty, raising a child is really challenging, especially if you are a single parent. You bear full responsibility. Furthermore, in addition to being a mother to your child, you are also his father. I can tell that throughout the first few months of his existence, I had significant despair and anxiety. I just have myself as my life companion. And because of that, I had to learn to stand on my own two feet in order to provide for my kid and myself since he was fatherless. I simply feel grateful that my parents didn't forsake us during these trying times. They embraced and helped me raise this child even though they still have some anger toward me.
I made the decision to return to college and complete my studies because I still hope to provide a secure and promising future for my child. This is one of my major concerns since, first, both my kid and I are studying, second, I still need to work to support us, and third, we can't give up our leisure time hobbies. How do you suppose I manage it all? Quite frankly, I have no idea how I manage it all. But I can only say one thing: this boy taught me a lot in life. He is the main motivation behind my ability to do feats of strength that I never imagined possible.
I occasionally experience despair. The situation is so challenging at times that I consider giving up. But every time I gaze at this child, my troubles seem to momentarily fade away. It appeared as though God was actually motivating me to chase my goals. And because of the encouragement I get from this youngster, I'm striving even harder to succeed in life. I do everything for him. Even if I don't have a partner in parenting him, I know there are others who can provide me with moral support, such as my siblings and parents.
I'm proud of all the mothers who are parenting their kids by themselves. Every time I meet a single mother, I am in admiration of how committed they are to becoming a mother. They rank among the heroes I can truly appreciate. Don't get me wrong; it's the same as being a father who is raising his children alone and acting as their substitute parent. I am aware of how difficult and exhausting it is, therefore we all deserve other people's respect.
This blog is for you if you are a single parent in this community. I want you to know that your kids think you are fantastic and adore you. They will genuinely express to you how grateful they are for you one day. Before this blog entry closes, allow me to share a quote from Kate Winslet:
"You always have to carry on. And you can, because you have to."
Photographed By: @Usagidee
Location: Manila, Philippines
Camera used: Vivo Y 20i