Alicia Babb and her two children

Experience as a single mother of two has taught me many things, but the most important thing is that God doesn’t give us more than we can bear. I was thrust into single parenthood after divorce and suddenly had the task of raising two children on my own. In the beginning, I was very apprehensive. If I had trusted God more I wouldn’t have been as worried.

My parents were truly a blessing. I was very fortunate to be able to depend on them to help me with raising my children. I never liked having to leave my first born at my parents’ house when I had to go to work. I knew she was in good hands, but it broke my heart each time I had to kiss her goodbye. Being a single parent, whether you are a mother or a father, should never make you feel less than adequate. Never fall into the stigma of a ‘single parent can’t do this or that’, and don’t overcompensate for the other parent not being there. You don’t want to spoil your child.

I’m a woman of faith, but in my twenties I often struggled with it. I just didn’t know how to wait. My faith definitely grew as I got older. By the time my son was born, I was remarried and doing better financially. However, I became a single mother again after another divorce. My parents played a very important role in helping me raise my son, as well. They were there to pick him up after school, attend meetings, and cheer at games. I had a great support system.

To all the single parents out there today, I say: don’t give up, be strong, love your kids, and don’t hold grudges. You should always remain positive; it’s important for your child’s self-esteem. Kids learn by watching their parent’s actions, not by what they say. My journey can best be summed up by my faith and belief that God would provide.

~Alicia Babb

Article was written by Ashley Rachel after interviewing Alicia Babb