Making It Through the Rain: Sickness and Being Single

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16 Jun 2009 06:58 AM

Being a single parent in itself is rough enough. Compound this with any type of disturbance in your body and this only magnifies itself in an enormous way. This out of the ordinary disturbance makes it that much harder to cope.

I remember times of sickness when I first became a single parent. I had trouble lifting my head off of my pillow and there were my child's needs to be met. A little voice in my head would cry out, "I cannot do this. I need help." If your child is old enough to understand or help this makes it a little easier.

I can only suggest what I did on those kinds of days. Bring your pillow and blanket to the couch. Gather things to occupy your child. Fix your child something to eat that requires the least amount of work. Get back to the couch and lie down. Try to rest, but keep yourself from falling asleep. You need to watch your child.

I made it through those days. I prayed for strength, I prayed to be well again, I prayed for our safety, I prayed for nightfall.

When my child and I were both sick at the same time, we were both down on the couch. Those days were a blur, but we survived. I clung to my faith and this is what got me through. "Through the Rain" by Mariah Carey depicts my thoughts and feelings regarding my daily struggles as a single mom. I can so relate, as I am sure that most of us can. You need to hold on and cling to your lifeline and you will be just fine. Look at your child and you will find your strength and courage. You will press on. You will prevail.

Angel Lynn writes in weight loss, single parenting and health.

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I am a mom to my precious one and only, a nurse in a heartwarming adult living facility, and a freelance writer.

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