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WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU REALISE YOU ARE RAISING YOUR KIDS COMPLETELY ALONE

EYITEMI SAMUEL Season 1 Episode 19

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In this raw and honest episode, we're talking about the overwhelming moment when you realize you're truly parenting solo - and what to do when that reality feels impossible to bear.

If you've ever sat in your car at 3 AM with a sick kid thinking "there's no backup coming," felt resentful that you handle 12 out of 14 days while he gets to be the "fun parent," or struggled with the crushing weight of making every single decision about your children's lives - this conversation is for you.

We dive deep into the difference between co-parenting on paper and actually raising kids alone, the emotional weight of being the only one who truly has your children's best interests at heart, and why "Disneyland Dad" syndrome makes everything harder.

You'll learn:

  • Why even "co-parenting" often means you're still doing it alone
  • The 6 types of daily overwhelm solo parents face (and practical strategies for each)
  • How to handle the resentment without feeling guilty about it
  • What your kids are actually learning from watching you handle it all
  • Why lowering your standards strategically isn't giving up - it's survival

This episode is for you if: You're exhausted from being "on" all the time, you feel guilty for resenting the situation you never wanted, you're tired of people saying "at least you have full control now," or you're wondering how other single moms make it look so easy.

We explore the shame around admitting solo parenting is hard, the identity shift from "mom" to "single mom," and the unexpected strengths you're building (even when you feel like you're barely surviving).

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