Cup of Jo

"It takes a village" is a phrase that gets tossed around so often it's almost lost its meaning. But when you're a single parent, you feel its truth in your bones.

One of the first questions people ask when they learn I'm a single mom by choice is: "What will you tell your child?"

I'm going to be honest with you because nobody was honest enough with me: the newborn phase as a solo parent was the hardest thing I've ever done.