Chronic Ache in the Soul of a Single Parent
There is a chronic ache in the soul of a single parent. It lingers, feeling endless. This ache feels so difficult, especially when you look at other families. They seem so… whole. They seem so joyful and complete. There is a husband and a wife and children in a stroller. Thinking about your single state, you realize how awkward you feel, how out of place at various functions and gatherings. They are all happily together and you’re miserably alone. Disappointment with the current life circumstances just settles in to stay, or so it feels. How could these layers of disappointment be broken up anyhow?
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Cool!
Clever...!
Ugh, you too? 😂 I’m glad it got worked out!!
I'm guessing the issue is solved now because you were able to publish this with your image
An excellent reminder to be patient during difficulties. Well done!
Great (and timely) haiku. Those tech problems are always infuriating!
Were you having trouble yesterday? I kept getting a code 400, whatever that means, when I tried to post.