Five Myths About Single Moms Busted!

August 13, 2014

1. Dad isn’t in the picture. Frankly, I find it insulting when my ex is assumed to be absent. It’s true a lot of women out there are pulling double duty as both mother and father — and likewise with some fathers! But the assumption that my ex’s responsibility or desire to be with our kids ended with our marriage is mind-boggling. Even friends who…

Mandy Dawson is the creator of In Mandyland, an almost daily blog recording her adventures in juggling a full-time job, two active children, four arguing hens, a fluffy bunny, and one ex-husband. A self-diagnosed gardening and crafting addict, she often finds herself gluing together clay pots and trying to discover the cure for brown thumb. When she’s not writing, she can be found burning dinners while she stares off into space with a story idea. She was a regular contributor for Makes Fun of Stuff, Aiming Low, and Six Kitchens, and has been featured on BlogHer and Mamapedia. She is an Assistant Editor for Write on Edge and has had her fiction featured in three anthologies currently available on Amazon.