We hear hundreds of stories from single parents each year. Read some of these stories here, using our topic filter to help you find stories that are relevant to you.
Have you got a story to share? We’re always looking for single parents to share their views and experiences with other community members, so we can support and encourage each other.
Sharon’s Story
Sharon is a single mum to 14-year-old twins. She is a teacher at a London university. Sharon is typical of the growing number of single parents who are calling our helpline and getting in touch online....
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Lowri’s story
Right now, single parents are having to make impossible choices to keep their children fed and warm. We have launched our Christmas Appeal to help ensure that no single parent is alone with Gingerbread. Throughout our appeal,...
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by Sarah Ashe Modern life is busy. From work commitments to social events to kids’ demands to exercise classes; we’re always on the go. We don’t always have the luxury to stop and rest when we feel...
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Sue’s story
by Sue Walker I have always had a passion for travel and had lived in Hong Kong for 5 years during my twenties. During that time my partner and I had backpacked to most South-East Asian...
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by Sarah Ashe Many of us turned to online workouts during the pandemic and realised just how convenient and easy exercising at home can be! Whether it’s taking 15 minutes after the school run to have a...
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by Sarah Ashe No one needs another line on their never-ending to do list, another ball in the juggle of life, or another plate to add to those we already have desperately spinning. Sometimes, finding space...
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The British Summer has finally arrived (although how long it’ll last is a mystery!). While the weather is nice – or even when it isn’t – it’s so good to get outside and move in nature. It’s...
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by Sarah Ashe How many times have we heard ‘just one more cartoon mum’ or ‘just one more video game’ on a weekend morning? Technology has never been so easily accessible for our little ones, with...
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by Sarah Ashe We all have different goals when it comes to fitness. Some of us exercise because we want to look better, to create the perfect summer body or shed some pounds for a special...
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Katie’s single parent story
I suppose I consider myself a more ‘unusual’ single parent. I am gay, and also a mother who doesn’t live with her son. My son is now 2 and a half and, very sadly, I separated...
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