Single Mom In The Military

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Being a single mom in the military is hard but I am proud that I am doing it, It instills a sense of pride and satisfaction that is matched by no other.
I am proud: proud that I have earned my right to be called a soldier. I am young, and I am a single mom and I am doing it. I am proud of this, but if we are being honest, it is no walk in the park. It is actually so far from a walk in the park that I don’t even think I am allowed to use that phrase. It is more like: A walk in the park during a sandstorm while lions chase me and sand is flying into my eyes. Yes, that is more accurate. It is never easy, and I am OK with that. Over the past few years I have come to understand my frequent challenges, and through learning what works for me, I am slowly, but surely, showing …show more content…

The days are long and not always being able to see them every day is hard, but doing that makes the moments that we do have together that much more precious. I work hard to provide for them, and They make me want to improve myself more to be a better mother and soldier. I am a role model for my kids and that everything I do is for my kids.
Being a single mom in the military is never easy.I have to accept my limitations, and deal with the frustrations at times that I am unable to have the experience of a normal mom, soldier, and woman. Being a single mom has forced me to concentrate on what matters and not get distracted by what might please or appease those around me.
My life and my laundry pile are both out of control but I love how far Ive become. Parenting and running a household alone is hard, and then you add working and school to that and in some cases being the only financial provider, and it equals exhaustion.

I am so proud to be a Soldier in the U.S. Army but being a mother is my greatest achievement. So I would say that being a single mom in the military is probably the greatest achievement in my

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