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I’m a Single Mom – But Every Birthday, Two People Come Alive Inside Me”

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There are some days in life that are not just dates on a calendar — they carry an entire lifetime of emotions. My child’s birthday is one of those days. Every year, when that day comes, I bake a cake… but it’s never just a cake. Along with it, I mix in memories, silent tears, and the weight of doing it all alone.

I’m a single mom. Maybe you are too. Maybe you know one. Or maybe you’re a child whose birthday has always been celebrated by a superhero mom who never complains. This blog series is for all of you — for those who try to find reasons to smile when their heart wants to cry.

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The first time I celebrated my child’s birthday without a partner, my hands were covered in cake batter, and my eyes — in tears. I didn’t know what I was really doing. Was this a celebration or just a wound wrapped in frosting? Was I strong, or was I just pretending?

The cake I made that year wasn’t perfect. The frosting was uneven, the candles were cheap, and the decorations were copy-pasted from a WhatsApp group. But that cake had love baked into every layer. With every stir, I was saying, “I’m everything for you.”

That moment was more than a birthday. It was a reminder that I wasn’t just a mother. I was also a father. And deep down, I was a tired soul holding everything together. Every birthday, two versions of me come alive: one who shows up and handles it all, and one who quietly breaks inside.

Call to Action / Ending Note:

Starting today, I’ll share my stories with you — every birthday, every memory, every hidden struggle. Maybe you’ll see your own story in mine. Maybe you’ll realize you’re not alone. Because being alone doesn’t mean being weak — it means you’re incredibly strong.

If you’re a single mom, or if you know someone who is, I hope you follow this series. Tomorrow, I’ll share Day 2: “The First Birthday Without Dad.”

If you have your own story to share, drop it in the comments or message me. Stories aren’t just meant to be read — they’re meant to be felt