MUM'S THE WORD
I’m a single mum and people always say it’s harder, I don’t agree, I was doing it all alone anyway
Watch the video to see how one single mum finally put herself first
BECOMING a single parent isn't the way most of us expect having a family to go.
But one mum who happened to become single after having her daughter revealed how it's so much better than doing it in a relationship.
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Leah Mogford took to social media revealing life hasn't been easier since the split.
She said: "People might not agree with the statement I'm about to make but I'ma say it anyway.
"I think being a single mum is easier than being a mum in a relationship."
The mum went on to say that it was easier for multiple reasons - one being that she wasn't constantly thinking about the labour divide between them.
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"Why I have I had to sacrifice my whole life he sacrificed nothing?" she added.
She also revealed it was difficult because she was constantly thinking about what her daughter needed and he wasn't doing the same.
Leah added it was causing constant arguments and in the end, they were barely in a relationship.
Now they've broken up and are co-parenting life was much easier and the pair could have a healthy relationship again.
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She continued saying that for her being a single parent was '10x easier and less stress,' adding she was 'so much happier' with it.
"For the girlies who feel like this and are still in the relationship know your worth and know it shouldn't be just you doing everything for your baby," she captioned the clip.
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The clip posted to her TikTok account @soon went viral with over 100k views and 7,000 likes.
Plenty of mums took to the comments section and many agreed with her stance.
One person wrote: "100%. I had to talk to him like I’m talking to my child telling him what to do , it is mentally draining."
Another commented: "Literally couldn’t agree more, at least when they have them on the weekends they’re forced to do the parenting."
"Single mum to 3 kids and I 100% agree. I can do what I want when I want with my children and don’t need to discuss it with anyone else first," penned a third.
Single Mum Statistics
- Population: Single mothers represent a significant portion of the UK's family structure. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), there were around 1.8 million lone-parent families in the UK in 2020, with the vast majority being headed by women.
- Employment: Employment rates among single mothers have been increasing over the years. According to ONS data, around 72% of single mothers were in employment as of 2019. However, this figure may fluctuate due to economic conditions and policy changes.
- Income and Poverty: Single mothers are more likely to experience economic hardship compared to two-parent families. The Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) reports that single-parent families are at a higher risk of poverty. As of 2020, about 49% of children in single-parent families were living in poverty.
- Housing: Single mothers are more likely to live in rented accommodation compared to two-parent families. Social housing is a common option, but many also rent privately, often facing higher costs and less security.
- Education and Childcare: Access to affordable childcare remains a significant issues for single mothers, impacting their ability to work and pursue education. The government offers some support through schemes like Universal Credit and childcare vouchers, but gaps remain.
Meanwhile a fourth said: "100000%! I couldn’t agree more. I’ve felt this so so much."
";I agreeeee! It’s so true!,” claimed a fifth.
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Someone else added: “I found without him there wasn't as much stuff for me to do in the house which confirmed it was the best choice."
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