First published 2019
More than 15 million women in America raise children without partners. These mothers face daily challenges while shouldering complete responsibility for their families. Editor Domenica Ruta brings together seventy-five solo mothers who write honestly about their experiences. Contributors include well-known figures like Amy Poehler, Anne Lamott, and Elizabeth Alexander alongside emerging voices. These women reveal their fears and hopes as they navigate parenthood alone. They write about moments of triumph and episodes of failure. They describe the exhaustion of handling everything themselves and the pride that comes from their children's successes. The collection shows how these mothers find strength in their circumstances, whether they became single parents by choice or through life events. Their stories counter negative stereotypes about solo parenting. Each writer demonstrates the fierce devotion that drives her daily efforts. Together, they create a chorus of support for other mothers in similar situations.
Genres: family, social-issues, non-fiction, parenting
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, personal-growth
352 pages · Paperback · She Writes Press