A Guide for Single Mothers - NTUC

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Stories From The HeartLooking back, Seema realised that time and patience helpedher get through this difficult experience. She has this advicefor mothers who are going through a divorce: “Do not neglectyour children during this difficult time. They may be goingthrough their emotional struggles silently and you need to bethere for them.”23
Going SoloAdapting Adolescents24Growing pains are a realpain for adolescents. Butfor teenagers Riyad Rashid,Taahira Naidu, Priscilla Tayand Marilyn Soh, the “pain” iscompounded as they also haveto grapple with their feelingsof growing up in a singleparent household.They reveal how being raisedby their single mothers hasleft an impact on them thatwill change their lives in thefuture forever.Raised without a father in thehome, it is no surprise that teenagersRiyad Rashid, Taahira Naidu, PriscillaTay, and Marilyn Soh (not their realnames) share a strong emotionalbond with their mothers and sense ofresponsibility for the household.Taahira proudly proclaimed: “Mymother is not my mother, she is myfriend. She told me that herself.”Besides sharing everything in her lifewith her mother, Taahira also defendsher mother when she has to.By Muneerah Bee Mohamed Iqbal The 15-year-old student takes on anafter-school job at a fast food chaincall centre to help bring home someincome for her mother and siblings.Taahira does not think twice aboutbalancing work and school; she sees itas a necessity to help her mother.“I work so that my mother can havemore peace in her life,” she explained.My mother ismy friend, andI will defend her if Ihave to.”Taahira Naidu
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