I knew only that what I was about to do — raise two kids by myself — was going to be hard and humbling. Other parents don't understand what I'm going throughThe only way to truly understand the nuances and challenges of only parenthood is to be an only parent. My heart breaks for my kidsMy kids will always have that space that can only be filled by their other parent. Also, I know that in learning to live with that absence, in learning to move forward even when the path is hard, my kids are learning perseverance. It means that I can't help but be grateful for the fact that I'm here — I get to be here.

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