My Single Mom Life
Stories & Practical Lessons for Your Journey
By Angela Thomas (Thomas Nelson, $19.99)
Single mother of four and motivational speaker Angela Thomas understood the significance of selling the diamond from her engagement ring to take care of her kids. That act is emblematic of her message: Single moms can survive, even thrive, despite great adversity.
1. Falling down, or reaching zero as Thomas calls it, after heartache is an important step. “When everything falls apart, perhaps one of the healthiest things you and I can do is own the circumstances and grieve our loss.”
2. “Lonely is better than lonely and in a miserable relationship.”
3. Being the “boundary mom,” the one who sets firm limits, is crucial to raising healthy kids. “The boundary mom isn’t always the popular mom.”
4. Children at every age need to be touched. “I try never to let one of my children walk past me without touching him or her in some way. Tender affection creates security in our children’s hearts.”
5. Recover from the broken relationship before starting a new one. “If you don’t … you’ll bring your wounded heart into another relationship.”
