38 Memes for Strong Single Moms Tackling Parenting on Their Own (September 11, 2023)

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elina lee
Sep 11, 2023 1:00 PM EDT

Parenting is not easy. But parenting alone? Now that's the ultimate challenge. Let's be real, no one comes into this world with the dream of becoming a single mother. But life is crazy and sometimes just sometimes, circumstances lead us down unexpected paths. 

Single parenthood can be a demanding and lonely journey, but it is also a testament to the strength, resilience, and love that we as parents have for our offspring. If you have recently found yourself in the role of a single parent, it's normal to feel overwhelmed and uncertain about the future. But it's crucial you remember that you are not alone in this! If you don't have any family or friends to rely on, joining support groups can be the next best thing! What could be better than a safe space to share experiences, advice, and resources with the people who understand what you're going through? 

And in the meantime, we hope you enjoy this hilarious batch of parenting memes for all the single moms out there! 

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  • 01
    Cartoon - NEVER HAVE OFELT SO SEEN AS APARENT AS THE FIRST TIME I SAW THE BACKSEAT OF THE CAR IN BLUEY
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    Human - When I'm ready for bed but remember all the dirty dishes waiting for me @thehiddensnacksmama Why? Why do bad things happen to good people?!
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    Flower - Me, approximately 3 minutes after telling my toddler I didn't want to be in their play. IG @thatmidwestmom
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    Font - The term domestic housewife implies there are feral ones and now I have a new goal.
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    Water - Moms: Can I have a kiss? Every 1 year old: Smy
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    Font - I THINK I MISSED THE MEMO WHERE I AM IN CHARGE OF EVERYONE'S MEALS UNTIL I DIE.
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    Watch - en your kids start yelling before you can take your first sip of coffee in the morning...
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    Font - AS A MOM I CONSTANTLY WORRY ABOUT THE SAFETY OF MY CHILDREN. LIKE ESPECIALLY THE ONE WHO'S BEEN ROLLING HER EYES AND TALKING BACK TO ME. @relaxingmommy
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    Font - Cydni Beer @cydbeer You know when you've plugged your phone into a charger only to discover the charger wasn't ever plugged into an outlet therefore your phone actually hasn't been recharged at all? That's what going to sleep for the night as a parent is like.
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    Organism - THINGS MY KIDS BRING HOME FROM CHILDCARE Ki @twisteddoodles SOME CUTE ART THING THEY MADE DIRTY LAUNDRY PLAGUE.
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    Beard - When I tell my family that I'm tired and need alone time, but they can't function without me. @themarvelousmrsmom BUSBA GELING GUMP
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    Outerwear - When your toddler is playing quietly and you accidentally make eye contact @oneawkward mom
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    Organism - When a baby offers you a Cheeto C
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    Font - thevelvetpelican Sometimes you have to just treat yourself like an overtired toddler. "Okay, as soon as you finish this assignment you can take a little nap." "You just cleaned your room, good job!" "Hmm..maybe eating a snack will stop you from wanting to cry!" cutlerydeficient Sometimes? I think you mean all of the time. Source: thevelvetpelican 53,736 notes D
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    Forehead - When someone tells me my kid is an angel @parentingfailz [Whispering] So was Lucifer.
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    Font - Tracie Tom @tracietom If you are single, picture what you think marriage is like. Wrong. You are both in Home Depot arguing over a light fixture
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    Organism - Honey MustardMama @Honey Mustard Ma I'm jealous of toddlers and their lack of social norms. @Honey MustardMama Imagine seeing someone you don't want to talk to, and the second they open their mouth, you just scream "NO" in their face and run away. HONE MUSTARD MAMA
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    Facial expression - A FAMILY OF CARTOON DOGS MENTALLY & EMOTIONALLY EXHAUSTED PARENTS ANIMAL THE DURRELL CHALLENGE EK RALAD RACE 2017 THE DAD
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    Hair - Me: Do you need a diaper? Toddler: No. Also toddler: @oneawkwardmom
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    Font - Mommy Owl @Lhlodder I would just like to thank the person who told my daughter that when she lies her eyes turn a different color. Now she squeezes her eyes shut every time she lies... and my job just became a whole lot easier.
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    Forehead - PARENTING AT 8AM PARENTING AT 8PM
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    Purple - Burning sage and the kids start whining "I can't breathe!" I bet you can't. Demons.
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    Muscle - Parents all winter long... ODAYS SINCE OUR LAST ILLNESS mi athewildwest3
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    Font - Dear children, I love you more than life itself, but I ain't eAmyweatherly sad when you go to bed. Love, Mom Amy Weatherly
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    Font - The 21st Century SAHM @21stcenturysahm People are like "My mom never complained! She did it all with a smile, was never tired, never asked for help!" like somehow running ourselves into the ground while SMILING is a better alternative than speaking openly about our struggles & supporting one another.
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    Arm - Kids: Watch this! Parents everywhere: @momsconfession
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    Purple - A friend asked what parenting toddlers was like, so I hid her keys, headbutted her in the face, and then told her I loved her more than all the stars. With Love Becca
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    Font - @dad_hard Parenting makes total sense when you're doing it but probably seems weird from the outside. My wife just hid a pair of my toddler's pants because they were too much drama' and that explanation seemed totally reasonable to me.
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    Forehead - When I ask my kids to give me some space. MOMTRANSPARENTING.COM
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    Font - One Awkward Mom @oneawkward mom 67% percent of parenting is just trying to keep a straight face when your child says something like, 'mom, he hit me with his banana.' @oneawkwardmom
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    Font - Awesome Little Sleepers @awesomelittlesleepers Been feeling a little moody and run down lately. Googled my symptoms to see what I might have... It's kids. I have kids.
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    Font - Friend: "Oh, your kid is 4? Mine was reading at 4." Me: "Cool. Mine knows every word to 'Baby Got Back."" RAMBLIN MAMA
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    Font - Forget dancing like no one is watching. Dance like a toddler. They don't even care if there's music.
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    Organism - Finally got our child to sleep But their head pops up as we walk away @themommyscoop Don't move! It can't see us if we don't move.
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    Water - Me: It's cold and flu season, buddy. Don't touch ANYTHING! My Son: @themommyconfessions
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    Font - Becky Vieira | Witty Otter @wittyotter_ Coffee. Because motherhood is exhausting. And cocaine is bad for you.
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    Font - mom mom mom mom mom @notmythirdrodeo Whomever said "hell hath no fury like a woman scorned" never met a toddler who wants to do it themself
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    Font - One day I will be thankful my child is so strong willed. Today is not that day.
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