If I Were Rich

Creating a Self/Life Rebuilding Center for Single Mothers

If I were rich…If I were rich, I’d start a foundation and facility for single mothers. It would be a place for renewal, restoration, expansion of educational opportunities, excellent childcare, and childcare for sick children (I know this kind of thing is super expensive to run) so that the mother could still go to work and not lose her job.

Many jobs that single mothers have do not offer paid sick leave, and even if you have it, it eventually runs out. I have been there, and it is beyond stressful as you contemplate how to pay bills, keep your job, take care of your child, and your self-care goes on the proverbial back burner, leaving you in a crusty little pile of tears, snot, and questions with no answers.

It would be a place where single mothers would be inspired and educated on their self-worth, which does not involve men.

It would be a “no judgment zone.” It would be a “lift you up zone.” Not a “hand out,” a “lift up.” There is a vast difference. No one aspires to live a life of poverty. No one wants to be without a career.

It makes me sooooooo mad when I read people post things like “Get a job.” Thank you, thank you for your sage wisdom and advice, your harsh judgment and condemnation. It worked so well in Puritan times, so let’s give it a go now!

Single mothers do not need “saving.” Instead, they need opportunities and people who respect them, want to meet them where they are, and assist them in growing, evolving and becoming an even greater version of themselves.

I have this dream, this dream of this place, where when you walk through the doors, you are always welcomed, always feel safe, listened to, cared about, cared for, and when you leave, you feel your strength, you feel more hopeful, you have more opportunities, and you begin your healing path and the path to your best you.

Will I ever make enough money to make this dream a reality? I’m trying! My Chapter 2 writing career is going to take me there. It is in its infancy, but I have a book contract and am about to finish book number two.

My Chapter 1 in life was teaching young children and being a mother. I will always be a mother, and now my daughter is working towards her Chapter 1.

Today, I just wanted to share my dream with you because I believe that when we put our dreams “out there,” things can happen. Thank you for reading. What is your Chapter 2? What is your dream? Please drop me a comment below. I love to read the stories of others!