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Re: Challenges Of A Single Mother by ireneidiva(f): 4:07pm On Mar 18, 2015
Champele:
you are just a fool.who knows how many abortion you have done in your life. I will always advice people not to listen o or take advice from people like you.selfish maggots.
Does the truth hurt you this much?
Re: Challenges Of A Single Mother by Nobody: 5:04pm On Mar 18, 2015
MizMyColi:


Looool
Your Dp is funny gaan cheesycheesycheesy

I know this would make me sound holier than thou....
But those who know me beyond NL know say Nuh Be Me Holy Passgrin


It just boils down to this.....
Man has Body, Spirit and Soul.
Sometimes.....we take actions which are not a true representation of the state of our souls/spirit beings.

Take the manager who had to rob his bank because his life was threatened, in the process, six people died.
Agree or not.......the blood of those people are on him....

It would be very easy for us humans to condemn him, because, matter of fact, he had a choice.....but that would have been a very tough call.....

In this case, I am looking at who this man really is at the core of his being.....his soul.
Before his spirit caught a virus....now to restore him, he'd have to be formatted.

He would go around for the rest of his life blaming himself.
Thinking of himself as a murderer.

But I'd say to him......
"True, you made a wrong call and people died.
But contrary to the world's view.....I don't see a murderer in you.
I don't see a person who is beyond redemption.
Allow your soul to connect to your source.
Walk in the awareness of who you really are.
Everyone else sees you as bad, irredeemable......but someone in here (touching his chest) knows that was just an anomaly......
You are better.
You will do better.
Quit beating yourself up and live again."


^^^ What I just did now is speak healing to that man.
People think that showing people love has a way of making them indulge in wrong ways...
But that's a lie.
Whether you show a person Love or Not, if they will do wrong by themselves, they will!
Matter of fact, employing the cold way of correction approach has a way of making most folks become obstinate....even though it might seem like your gist is sinking in at the time.

What I preach is this.
Whether a person has flaws or not.
Whether you have lived or living wrongly or not.

There is someone (Eternal Spirit) who sees beyond your actions....
Who understands your struggles, and who accepts you nonetheless, his love for you knows no bounds, and while it may seem like you are suffering the consequence of your choice(s), keep your gaze and focus on him, he is not up there in the sky, he is within you, about you, around you......he has a way of turning things, he has a way of turning your sorrows to joy. He heals, He restores.

He sees you, not for what you are now, but for what you can be.
And that is how I choose to see you too (So Help Me Jah).
kiss

Oops, @Neoapocalypse......I think I stopped replying you since o
Lool, The words were coming and I had to pen them down.

If those words are meant for you, whoever you are.......I love youkissand you are accepted, no judgement.
You wanna be better? You will be betterwink

lol , yeah you stopped replying me after the second line.
I understand you perfectly but when I say actions I actually mean actionssss ( with a lot of s' ) , a one off thing isn't enough to condemn or praise a man , he must have shown over time on which divide of the moral scale he dwells. I still get you though , nothing is cast in stone and a bad man might not really be a bad man in thoughts and vice versa so condemning him based on previous deeds may not be the best if you truly intend for him to have a change of heart. I actually agree with you to a large extent but unlike you a lot of us desire perfection and will come hard on those who have erred in one way or the other , not minding that we aren't perfect ourselves , that is the way of the world , that is the way of humans ( I learnt this the hard way ).

I still understand you.

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Re: Challenges Of A Single Mother by CollinsSam(m): 5:19pm On Mar 18, 2015
I wish I can send maturity to you via a pmsad

Cheers.[/quote]

LOL cheesy
Re: Challenges Of A Single Mother by teebarbie(f): 5:24pm On Mar 18, 2015
Sophyrocks:


Thats because he is one of the modern day pharisees and scribes. grin
Na you talk am o
Re: Challenges Of A Single Mother by Nobody: 5:25pm On Mar 18, 2015
Edusouls:
your sense of justice is like that of monkey, 95% of girls engage in pre marital sex, whether protected or not, and most girls conceive before ages 17 to 19, the only difference is that these ones are good and open enough to give birth instead of the vast majority of deadly and hidden girls that carnaly and silently murder their own flesh and blood...so whats your pointless argument..

Stop talking through your anus young man , whatever happened to protection against pregnancy and most importantly STI's , why not use a condom. I'm not even against premarital sex but no protection , that's very callous.
Re: Challenges Of A Single Mother by Nobody: 5:26pm On Mar 18, 2015
teebarbie:
Na you talk am o

No be only me talk am. I am not alone my dear.
Re: Challenges Of A Single Mother by octopusfreaky(f): 5:26pm On Mar 18, 2015
Interesting,,,God the Great Judge will judge us according to our deeds....

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Re: Challenges Of A Single Mother by Phoenixfrank(m): 8:10pm On Mar 18, 2015
I was attracted by the words "single mother", because it's kinda related to my project. Firstly, how are u gonna disrespect the idea of single mothers by narrowing it to some lady without patience, self control and complete disregard for the societal norms and values. To be more realistic than judgemental, marriage and family is a social value in the Nigerian culture. So deviating from the approved procedures of having a child is a shame. Am more provoked by ur limited idea of single mother because my mother has been a single mother for 15yrs with 5kids there are so many more like girls who had be sexually harassed and are living with that, widows with 6-9kids and even newly wedded whose husband left them with 2-3kids and all the responsibilities. And u come here trying to justify ur silly deviant behaviour and the consequences package that came with it. Yeah we all make mistakes but don't be magnifying urs like it the worst in the world.


Secondly, how u respect the challenges of single mothers like that... narrowing it to the psychological effects u suffering for ur deviant behaviour?
Girls am pissed better start putting ur brains to better use. start thinking. A single mothers challenges are far greater than that.

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Re: Challenges Of A Single Mother by MizMyColi(f): 8:22pm On Mar 18, 2015
smiley
neoapocalypse:


lol , yeah you stopped replying me after the second line.
I understand you perfectly but when I say actions I actually mean actionssss ( with a lot of s' ) , a one off thing isn't enough to condemn or praise a man , he must have shown over time on which divide of the moral scale he dwells. I still get you though , nothing is cast in stone and a bad man might not really be a bad man in thoughts and vice versa so condemning him based on previous deeds may not be the best if you truly intend for him to have a change of heart. I actually agree with you to a large extent but unlike you a lot of us desire perfection and will come hard on the those who have erred in one way or the other , not minding that we aren't perfect ourselves , that is the way of the world , that is the way of humans ( I learnt this the hard way ).

I still understand you.
Re: Challenges Of A Single Mother by Lipzlikeshugar(f): 8:27pm On Mar 18, 2015
rittyben:
Our society frown so much at single mothers. People see them as irresponsible girl(s) that "God decided to expose". You introduce your child, the next question is "so you are married", or "thought you are single". You confirm that you are single, the next respond is "oh" or they make one funny face.
But in truth, our only crime was to say NO to ABORTION.
your other crime was fornication
Re: Challenges Of A Single Mother by rittyben(f): 8:31pm On Mar 18, 2015
Phoenixfrank:
I was attracted by the words "single mother", because it's kinda related to my project. Firstly, how are u gonna disrespect the idea of single mothers by narrowing it to some lady without patience, self control and complete disregard for the societal norms and values. To be more realistic than judgemental, marriage and family is a social value in the Nigerian culture. So deviating from the approved procedures of having a child is a shame. Am more provoked by ur limited idea of single mother because my mother has been a single mother for 15yrs with 5kids there are so many more like girls who had be sexually harassed and are living with that, widows with 6-9kids and even newly wedded whose husband left them with 2-3kids and all the responsibilities. And u come here trying to justify ur silly deviant behaviour and the consequences package that came with it. Yeah we all make mistakes but don't be magnifying urs like it the worst in the world.


Secondly, how u respect the challenges of single mothers like that... narrowing it to the psychological effects u suffering for ur deviant behaviour?
Girls am pissed better start putting ur brains to better use. start thinking. A single mothers challenges are far greater than that.
Channel this anger to the right source dear.
Re: Challenges Of A Single Mother by Phoenixfrank(m): 9:10pm On Mar 18, 2015
rittyben:

Channel this anger to the right source dear.
Yo girl where else am I suppose to drop this other than here.
Re: Challenges Of A Single Mother by rittyben(f): 9:37pm On Mar 18, 2015
Phoenixfrank:

Yo girl where else am I suppose to drop this other than here.

Lol
Re: Challenges Of A Single Mother by TV01(m): 11:21am On Mar 19, 2015
Sophyrocks:
Thats because he is one of the modern day pharisees and scribes. grin

Sophie, Sophie, Sophie, how far? How’s your relationship going?

- Have you ensured he has twice daily change of designer brand boxers?
- What of a minimum once daily thorough scrub of his member and scrotal sac all the way to his anus?
- And ensuring alum is used during the above and medicated dusting powder afterwards?
- Have you checked for hallitosis and ensured he use a lekky toothbrush and baking soda paste

Have you advised him that the following may result in your cheating;

- falling away from having a perfect body – ideally that of a gay porn star,
- any deviation from 100% attention, daily wooing and incessant giving of gifts
- anything you consider “prejaculation” (abi you are taking your NL aunties advice and checking that one beforehand?)

Is he aware of your descent from savages and barbarians? What of your congenital pathological hatred for his mum? Is he “Alpha” – silly question, if he were he wouldn’t be checking you cheesy. Has he popped the question yet? Don’t answer that – purely rhetorical grin

Shelf still comfortable cool?


TV

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Re: Challenges Of A Single Mother by RoyalRoy(m): 11:40am On Mar 19, 2015
Interesting discuss.



Boyfriend pillow!!!! Lmao

grin grin grin

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Re: Challenges Of A Single Mother by pickabeau1: 11:45am On Mar 19, 2015
grin grin grin

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Re: Challenges Of A Single Mother by skentelelady(f): 11:59am On Mar 19, 2015
TV01:


Sophie, Sophie, Sophie, how far? How’s your relationship going?

- Have you ensured he has twice daily change of designer brand boxers?
- What of a minimum once daily thorough scrub of his member and scrotal sac all the way to his anus?
- And ensuring alum is used during the above and medicated dusting powder afterwards?
- Have you checked for hallitosis and ensured he use a lekky toothbrush and baking soda paste

Have you advised him that the following may result in your cheating;

- falling away from having a perfect body – ideally that of a gay porn star,
- any deviation from 100% attention, daily wooing and incessant giving of gifts
- anything you consider “prejaculation” (abi you are taking your NL aunties advice and checking that one beforehand?)

Is he aware of your descent from savages and barbarians? What of your congenital pathological hatred for his mum? Is he “Alpha” – silly question, if he were he wouldn’t be checking you cheesy. Has he popped the question yet? Don’t answer that – purely rhetorical grin

Shelf still comfortable cool?


TV


Chei shocked shocked

Ki lo de?
Re: Challenges Of A Single Mother by coogar: 12:00pm On Mar 19, 2015
TV01:
Is he aware of your descent from savages and barbarians? What of your congenital pathological hatred for his mum? Is he “Alpha” – silly question, if he were he wouldn’t be checking you cheesy . Has he popped the question yet? Don’t answer that – purely rhetorical grin

[img]http://.net/i/154.gif[/img]

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Re: Challenges Of A Single Mother by thetruthnl: 12:22pm On Mar 19, 2015
@boyfriend pillow. grin
Na the pillow looks too comfy for her type,she can't afford that one.

[img]http://www.troll.me/images/victory-baby/says-she-looks-ugly-so-people-will-say-nice-things-to-her.jpg[/img]



Well I am saying it!You are ugly grin grin grin@fish oil lips. grin

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Re: Challenges Of A Single Mother by mcdokwe(m): 7:27pm On Mar 19, 2015
If I should judge by the single mother I know well, being loose is one very wrong notion to hold against single mums, rather they happen to the reserved few who are willing to bear the consequences of their actions, have a good conscience not to commit murder just to avoid the judgemental society. They're less exposed to a casual sex life as against those loose aristo girls who spend every other weekend with different men in different cities and yet will never be caught pregnant as they're too familiar with methods to adopt in snuffing life out of the unborns without as much as a thought. Maybe unmarried mums should best describe them as for every mum, their is a dad out there, they're just absent.
funmo:
They are loose

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Re: Challenges Of A Single Mother by funmo(m): 8:22pm On Mar 19, 2015
mcdokwe:
If I should judge by the single mother I know well, being loose is one very wrong notion to hold against single mums, rather they happen to the reserved few who are willing to bear the consequences of their actions, have a good conscience not to commit murder just to avoid the judgemental society. They're less exposed to a casual sex life as against those loose aristo girls who spend every other weekend with different men in different cities and yet will never be caught pregnant as they're too familiar with methods to adopt in snuffing life out of the unborns without as much as a thought. Maybe unmarried mums should best describe them as for every mum, their is a dad out there, they're just absent.


funny how you quoted only that line...


kinda paints my name in bad picture for those who won't be opportuned to read all what I wrote

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Re: Challenges Of A Single Mother by mcdokwe(m): 9:20pm On Mar 19, 2015
funmo:



funny how you quoted only that line...


kinda paints my name in bad picture for those who won't be opportuned to read all what I wrote
lol, that was all I needed to correct.
Re: Challenges Of A Single Mother by funmo(m): 10:15pm On Mar 19, 2015
mcdokwe:
lol, that was all I needed to correct.

excuse me sir, did you read through at all?

I doubt...

no correction needed because I presented the case from both the against and for sides

I made it obvious that not all can be said to be loose

THANKS

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Re: Challenges Of A Single Mother by hamilton62(m): 11:15pm On Mar 19, 2015
coogar:


come off the pity-party rubbish.
you knew the kinda society you come from before you made the decision to bear the child. since you knew the criticism of the society would get to you then you should have aborted or......avoid unprotected sex.
Please why use that word abort?
This is just a second name given to murder and I hate hearing about it.
Any day a girl decides to have premarital sex then she has decided to be pregnant and there's no unwanted pregnancy just timely pregnancy.
Let's call a spade a spade, a single mother drew herself into this fight but thank God she was courageous to avoid murder no matter what but you still have to face the music in the society, things we do affect us directly or indirectly.
In real sense, are you supposed to have a baby out of wedlock? Single mothers are on the increase and most of them must have murdered several zygotes before or after being called a single mother.
Can you tell us what this pleasure as a result of you private part surpasses in sweetness?
Ladies better respect yourself because you are the one stigmatised and the dude is even going on with the latest babe in town.
Thanks and God bless.
Re: Challenges Of A Single Mother by Bowaley17(m): 4:27pm On Mar 20, 2015
Keep Bleep¡ng abt... When u become a single mother,u blame the society for stigmatizing u... I cant help but laugh,when some girls starts crying,when they gets pregnant and d guy refuse to accept it. Say NO to unprotected s£x...
#abstinence rocks...
Re: Challenges Of A Single Mother by Cwaya(m): 6:27pm On Mar 23, 2015
rittyben:
Our society frown so much at single mothers. People see them as irresponsible girl(s) that "God decided to expose". You introduce your child, the next question is "so you are married", or "thought you are single". You confirm that you are single, the next respond is "oh" or they make one funny face.
But in truth, our only crime was to say NO to ABORTION.


C'mon,

You shouldn't listen to them!

You Good!! smiley

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Re: Challenges Of A Single Mother by lastnogood(f): 7:31pm On Mar 23, 2015
To each his/her own.

Am a single mother and I'm very happy to be one as well. My children know their father and can see him whenever they want. However, it's better to be honest with yourself than live in a loveless marriage for the sake of the kids.

As long as you can have your own house, take care of your responsibilities then no one can say anything about you.

If you know that you're the type to be bothered or upset about little things as stares and "ohs" then abstain or abort. Because single parenthood required much more strength than mere withstanding societal pressures.

Finally, from my own experience, being a single mother alleviates pressure from family and friends to get married too soon. You can take your time, there's no pressure mainly because you're the black sheep etc. Idk it sounds weird, but once I had my kids, and left their father, my parents lost all hope for me. Especially as their oldest, so they focused on my younger siblings. I've got ten of them, and so far 3 have been married. My parents don't even care about me anymore when it comes to that, I own my place, have my own company and my kids lack nothing. It's just a new reality. But as I said, you have to be focused to live this lifestyle. Abandon any fairytale ending for your life and hustle for your own 2 cents. The older you get, and the more you remain single, the stronger you get. Btw am not even that old as a lady, I'm just 27, so this isn't an old hag relating to you....

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Re: Challenges Of A Single Mother by skentelelady(f): 9:34am On Mar 24, 2015
lastnogood:
To each his/her own.

Am a single mother and I'm very happy to be one as well. My children know their father and can see him whenever they want. However, it's better to be honest with yourself than live in a loveless marriage for the sake of the kids.

As long as you can have your own house, take care of your responsibilities then no one can say anything about you.

If you know that you're the type to be bothered or upset about little things as stares and "ohs" then abstain or abort. Because single parenthood required much more strength than mere withstanding societal pressures.

Finally, from my own experience, being a single mother alleviates pressure from family and friends to get married too soon. You can take your time, there's no pressure mainly because you're the black sheep etc. Idk it sounds weird, but once I had my kids, and left their father, my parents lost all hope for me. Especially as their oldest, so they focused on my younger siblings. I've got ten of them, and so far 3 have been married. My parents don't even care about me anymore when it comes to that, I own my place, have my own company and my kids lack nothing. It's just a new reality. But as I said, you have to be focused to live this lifestyle. Abandon any fairytale ending for your life and hustle for your own 2 cents. The older you get, and the more you remain single, the stronger you get. Btw am not even that old as a lady, I'm just 27, so this isn't an old hag relating to you....

Whaooo at 27 you talk boldly like this! I am so proud of you sis *big hug*

I pray God will continue to be your strength and pillar of support

I really love your words of encouragement. When you are able to shoulder your responsibilities as a single mummy, society respects you more and not the other way round

Like you mentioned if she is someone that takes criticism so serious or any strange look or comment, then such person will be weighed down by societal pressure

BTW, you are still very young and i believe you still have a long way ahead in life.

Have you considered settling down again? I mean try to do this for yourself since your kids have access to their dad
Re: Challenges Of A Single Mother by lastnogood(f): 10:00pm On Mar 24, 2015
skentelelady:


Whaooo at 27 you talk boldly like this! I am so proud of you sis *big hug*

I pray God will continue to be your strength and pillar of support

I really love your words of encouragement. When you are able to shoulder your responsibilities as a single mummy, society respects you more and not the other way round

Like you mentioned if she is someone that takes criticism so serious or any strange look or comment, then such person will be weighed down by societal pressure

BTW, you are still very young and i believe you still have a long way ahead in life.

Have you considered settling down again? I mean try to do this for yourself since your kids have access to their dad

Thanks for the hug!

You know I won't lie and say that I'm not a human being with feelings and desires. They are definitely there, however I'm just content with my life and am working on the business side of things too.

God's timing is everything, so I'm pretty sure when I least expect it,someone special will walk into my life. Until then, am enjoying my time selfishly lol! You know, getting into shape, career, vacations, and last but obviously not least, the kids and their needs!
Re: Challenges Of A Single Mother by Qualer: 9:06am On Apr 12, 2015
SAMBARRY:
Wetin consain you and society. Woman up and stand by your decision after all if you don't stand for something you will fall for anything. If you woman up and face your baby nobarryyy will have the effrontery to face you. Even if them give you one give them 5

The only thing I am against is that if you don't have the resources to be a single mom don't bring a child to this world to come and suffer. We already have enough nuisances in this world including nl

she don 'fall for something' already now, lol..
Re: Challenges Of A Single Mother by Nobody: 10:29am On Apr 12, 2015
rittyben:
Our society frown so much at single mothers. People see them as irresponsible girl(s) that "God decided to expose". You introduce your child, the next question is "so you are married", or "thought you are single". You confirm that you are single, the next respond is "oh" or they make one funny face.
But in truth, our only crime was to say NO to ABORTION.

eiyah, op. Don't mind those who do that. And also, could it be that you are just paranoid? You know, sometimes, when we do a thing and we feel bad about it and think people will see us in a certain way, we quickly conclude that that's what they are thinking anytime they have whatever kind of expression in their faces.

My dear, look into your heart. Do you still feel hurt by having a child outside of wedlock? If so, then that explains why every you quickly conclude people are looking down on you when they give whatever kind of expression in their face.

The solution is...try to forgive yourself and be proud of your child. Sex before marriage isn't a sin. You can choose to have a child before wedlock, if you want. It is your choice. So get out there and be happy. Be proud of the child you have. And see him as a source of joy. When you spend your time cherishing your child, you will not have the time to pay attention to what kind of look people have on their faces.

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Re: Challenges Of A Single Mother by Ewuro4: 5:48pm On Apr 12, 2015
Jesus Christ TV01 I'm choking on my saliva.
****
A lady came on here and pasted a photo of a married man that lied to her about his status. They had sex and she's preggy, the man's denying the paternity of this kid. Who bears the brunt of unprotected sex? Women- and this is a global issue.

OP... Lesson learned. Move on with your life and stop being paranoid , Nobody cares what becomes of your life as long as you don't need their "hand downs" / taxes.

The effects and detriments MOST of these children became is why society frown at single parents. As long as you're able to tame your kid(s), everybody's Society is happy.

Happy Sunday everyone.

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