Two years ago, single mum Sharon kindly took part in our Christmas appeal, sharing her experience of the cost-of-living crisis. Since then, she’s been busy setting up Smooth Scribe, a family business venture, with her...

'Starting this business has shown me that there are other things that I can do and that my whole life isn't solely focused on my children. It's been a way for me to explore who I am and have confidence again...'

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Single mum Harriet ran for Parliament in the 2024 General Election. As the Women’s Equality Party candidate, she stood against Conservative MP and then Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt. We’re delighted that she’s shared...

Trigger warning: CSA and coercive control                  

I remember the exact moment I became a single parent. It was 7.45 in the morning. I was just back from dropping my daughter Maya at nursery, and was making my husband a coffee, when...