To some people the “perfect” family is a mother and father, but to me the perfect family is just a mom.

Sometimes it can be rough living without a male in the house, but then I remember how difficult it was when one was there — all of the fights and arguments and how it started to feel like I was in between two warring countries.

Over 50 percent of marriages fail, and that failure leaves the kids to feel like their fault even though it isn’t.

Sometimes it is easier to have separated parents because they will be happy. The one thing to remember is it was never your fault.

When my mom and dad told me they were getting a divorce, I felt like I was getting pushed into a corner. Looking back now, it was the best thing to do.

When you have one parent to depend on, you grow with a sense of independence.

I learned how to change a tire and how to cut grass because of my mom. The truth is you do not need a man in the house to teach you right from wrong.

Ultimately, it doesn’t matter if it is a single mom or dad as long as they love you with all of their heart you don’t need anything else.