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Another theme emerges through her experiences as a single mother. She articulates the challenges faced when dating while balancing the responsibilities of motherhood. We hear the exasperation in her voice as she describes the deterrents encountered with potential partners upon disclosing her parental status. This stigma, she argues, perpetuates a cycle of discrimination that devalues single mothers—women who are perfectly capable, responsible, and deserving of happy relationships.
The conversation shifts to the bitter realities of child support, revealing the struggles with ex-partners who refuse to take responsibility. She recalls the meager amount established by the court and the ongoing personal sacrifices she has made while shouldering the responsibilities of motherhood alone.