Ep. 194 - Single Mom of Seven PeggySue Wells Shares Parenting Strategies that Work

When PeggySue Wells and her seven children came home from church one Sunday afternoon, the kids noticed their father’s car was gone and the house was dark. After discovering their father’s belongings were gone, all of the children broke down and wept in the hallway. Tragically, PeggySue’s husband had abandoned the family, leaving behind many unanswered questions and shattered hearts. Today, PeggySue shares how she successfully raised her children as a single mom, overcoming humiliation, anger, apprehension, and the trap of falling into a victim mentality. This courageous mother learned how to not only survive but thrive! “God is at work, even in this,” PeggySue shares. Discover PeggySue’s tips for conquering feelings of inadequacy as a single parent, and how we can support single mothers and their families.

TAKEAWAYS

One in every four homes in America is led by a single mother

When fear or confusion threatens to overcome you, remember to base everything on facts and not assumptions

Teach your children that they are loved and accepted by God and show them the truth in Scripture

PeggySue’s book, The 10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make, is filled with wisdom about navigating single parenting for moms

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