One of the AHA moments I& #39;ve had since getting divorced is that one can be married, living at home with a spouse and still be a single mother. I was that one.

A thread.

I& #39;m doing everything for my baby now, just as I was doing everything before. But it& #39;s easier now. I have the last and only word. No one to argue with. I come up with a plan, and I execute the plan.

Marriage can be great. Marriage is supposed to be great. All things being equal, it can be one of the best decisions you& #39;ll ever make in your life - who to spend it with.

But sometimes, marriage can be an illusion where you& #39;re physically and legally with someone. But emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and financially (OMG, don& #39;t get me started on the financial part), you& #39;re actually alone. Alone AND carrying other people& #39;s wahala on your head.