Most of the time I feel blessed to be a single mom, strange as it might sound.
The most important benefits are that Olivia's needs always come first and I have the opportunity to listen to my intuition. 

For those of that are in a relationship AND have these benefits, BRAVO! 

But for the single moms who were not in that place and might occasionally feel lonely (as I sometimes do) read this poem a friend shared with me and relish in the blessings of being alone....

oh yes

 there are worse things than
 being alone
 but it often takes decades
 to realize this
 and most often
 when you do
 it's too late
 and there's nothing worse
 than too late.

-- Charles Bukowski


anne marie