Single parenthood is not synonymous with being a doormat—whether it is with our children, our exes, or our work, family, or other institutions, for many of us single parents, one of the big lessons we can learn is how to stick up for ourselves and not let ourselves get taken advantage of or walked over… There is a difference, of course, between being assertive and having an aggressive chip on one’s shoulder. But, for many of us, we have been either raised to think that we should be nice and accommodating, or we have been through such a rough time … Continue reading →