19 Women Open Their Hearts and Share the Challenges and Emotions of Being a Single Mom

Being a mother is suffering in paradise, as the saying goes. And when this journey is taken without the father around, it can be even more difficult. Or not! And many women who have raised their children alone can testify to this. On the internet, it is possible to find reports of single mothers who claim to have made the best choice.

In search of stories like this, the awesome.club found testimonials and outbursts from women who recount the pains and delights involved in raising children without the support of another person, in a path with difficulties, but also a lot of pride and gratitude. Check out these stories!

It really is wonderful, I had my first child at 39 years old. After two divorces and no children, I decided to get pregnant from an ex-boyfriend and have my baby on my own. It was the best choice I made. I am very complete with my son. I had a high-risk pregnancy, gestational hypertension, he was born prematurely, spent nine days in the ICU. My life turned upside down. But we won! Would do it all over again. He is the great love of my life. I’m even thinking about adopting a little girl now, as my pregnancy was so complicated. I think I was born to be a mother! © Gisele Maciel / Facebook.

I have two grandchildren who were raised without a father or child support. I helped a lot in their education, in their upbringing, they are happy, cheerful, well-resolved children, without “noias”. We gave a lot of love and dialogue. Today, the 18-year-old girl and the 16-year-old boy met their father about six months ago. A stranger, it was indifferent to them. © Eliana Guidi / Facebook

I raised two children without a father and they are wonderful! It’s not easy, but it’s also not impossible to raise happy and balanced children without a father! © Nilda Maria / Facebook

I was a single mom at 21. Not every kid reacts badly to that. Just be honest and give them the affection they need. A child who doesn’t know his father doesn’t miss what he never knew. © Anneliese Arndt / Facebook

I’m a single mom, and I raise alone since they were born. I was the mother of twins at 22 years old and I was completely lost alone with two children… But there is no suffering that lasts forever and today my children are 18 years old and they are the best people I know in this life. They are my best friends, the most perfect and responsible children, and I just have to thank them… I love my children more than anything in this life and, if I had to go through it all again, I would do it just to have the pleasure of seeing the result. that I see today, everyday… 💙❤️💙 © Franciane Pereira / Facebook

I decided to be a single mother by adoption at age 40… That’s it!!! Decision! My children are the loves I chose. © Luena Lage / Facebook

I was a mother at 17, I raised my daughter, who is now 25, with all the love and respect. Formed, loving, calm. And I’m poor! I worked a lot, sold rugs, jewelry, socks, Avon… As they say: muambeira. I bought my house and I live very well, healthy and my daughter raised, formed and educated. © Ana Rosa Castro / Facebook

I raised six children from two marriages without parents and, they didn’t even miss it, they are very well-adjusted adults and I’m twice a widow and, no problem! Give love, education and the good result will come! © Maria Jose Azevedo / Facebook

It is very difficult to raise a child alone. I say about responsibilities, commitments, school parties, looking to take, and also educating. I was alone when my son was about to turn 5, and, to be honest, the journey was very difficult. © Marcia Cordeiro / Facebook

I’m a mother and I often had to do the paternal role because the biological father, who was married to me at the time, couldn’t do it. I broke up and continued doing both functions! My son is 21 years old, he is studying and we live well. I am fulfilled for having this child. And I think that everything we do for the sake of dreams that build us up as a better human being is worth it. © Sandra Letícia Quevedo Gräeff / Facebook

I raised my son alone since he was born, I was 21 years old. I worked and studied. I was a “bread” and helped with the difficult questions, which had to be answered by the father. Until I got a job and when I managed to stay effective, I got us a house. I carried my furniture on my back. I never needed or need to pay the bills. © Michele R. Oria / Facebook

I was raised by a single mother and it was wonderful! I don’t think the father figure is so lacking. And now I decided to be a solo mom too. My daughter will be as well brought up as I was. And “full stop”. © Anie Quines / Facebook

I had my son at 22 and split before he turned 2. The struggle to raise him alone was enormous. It was just the two of us in a big city, with no family around. We went through several difficulties, it was not easy to handle creation and sustenance. But we grew a lot together! I can’t imagine what my life would be like without that choice. Today he is 20 years old and has grown into a responsible and kind man. He is my greatest pride.

I’ve been a single mother since I was 41 years old, today I’m 51. It’s ok, my daughter grew up knowing that her father would visit her once a year. It’s not a heavy burden, we are determined and full of goodwill in everything… © Angela Pedrozo / Facebook

My daughter is turning 13. I am now married to the love of my life, but at the time I didn’t have him and neither could I have expected or guessed that he would come. I don’t regret anything and I would do it all over again for her to be exactly the way she is. © Márcia Ostapechem Sawczyn / Facebook

I was a mother at 36 and then at 40, my daughters were born beautiful and healthy. I ended up becoming a single mother after their father passed away. It’s not easy, but I had to learn to deal with the loss, and seek strength to move forward… We know it’s not easy to educate and raise a child alone, but love speaks louder, and your claw, strength of will take you further! © Helenira Lima de Holanda / Facebook

I was a single mother at 26. It wasn’t easy, but I felt motivated to go back to school and fulfill an old dream, which was to finish college at the age of 39. But I confess it wasn’t easy 😢. © Silmara Batista / Facebook

Since when I was 2 months pregnant, I separated and raised my son alone, without help from his father. Today he is 14 years old and very happy, thank God… The challenge was great, but I never felt incapable of raising him alone. Today I feel accomplished. © Mara Souza / Facebook

I’m a single mother, I decided at 35 years old. Today my daughter is 8 years old and is super well resolved, she knows that she needed a father to exist, but she also knows that he is not present. I’ve always been very clear with her, I never leave her in doubt. She is a super happy, intelligent, kind child… It was the best choice of my life. © Mayra Lopes / Facebook

It’s a lot of love and courage, isn’t it? And you, do you have any stories of mothers who raised their children alone to share with us? Leave it here in the comments.