Choosing Single Parenthood: Stories from Solo Parents by Choice

Choosing Single Parenthood: Stories from Solo Parents by Choice provides insight into the journey of becoming a single parent from the perspective of women who have created a family on their own terms. With contributions from across Canada, the stories in this anthology explore the power of choice and what it means to become a parent. Included are stories of the journey of conception, the creation of community, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the ways in which their lives have been transformed by the choice to be a solo parent. Regardless of their personal journey to create a family, readers will be inspired by the strength and determination within the stories of these single parents by choice.

Table of Contents

Choosing Motherhood

The Finest Quality DNA Money Could Buy (Zoë Sehn)

Not the Traditional Family (Shauna)

Only Regret Is Not Starting Sooner (Laura F.)

Meant to Be (Chelsea)

This Is the Right Choice (Megan)

Overcoming Challenges: The journey

Listen to Your Heart (Samia)

One Child, Many Blessings (Marija)

Twins! (Laura W.)

The Village That Raises the Child

Beyond Stereotypes (Rochelle)

Setting up My Safety Net (Mali)

The Craziness Is Made up for by the Love (Katie W. )

A Heart Full of Love (Annie)

Pandemic Parenting

Just Us: Our Little Family of Three in a Pandemic (Katie Gregory)

All You Really Need is Love (Kristi)

Reflections on Parenting

Arrival (Nadia Pestrak)

Crazy or Brave? Single and Trying for a Second Child (Athena Reich)

Finding My Power in Motherhood (Myriam Steinberg)

Mali is a former high school teacher with a background working in university, non-profit, and philanthropic settings. She is a facilitator, personal historian, and parent of a two-year-old daughter.