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I’m a Single Mom Now

Lifestyle, Uncategorized

One thing I never worried about in life- my marriage.  My husband has always been a man of his word, and his first priority was our family.  I trusted him in all things. We believed marriage was forever.  Until he didn’t.

Together, we lived and loved this crazy, wonderful life we created.  Best friends since 17 years old,  we were amazing partners at this thing called life. Sure life was rarely easy and always busy- but no matter what, it was us against the world.  We loved, we laughed, we dreamed…and then one day it was just gone.  

It’s so crazy, even 6 weeks later I still can’t wrap my head around it. I never blog about marriage, not because I had a bad or difficult marriage, but because I didn’t think it was fair for me to give advice.  Our marriage was always so effortless. We were the couple everyone else wanted to be- in love, always putting the other first, and happy just to be together.

And suddenly he threw it all away.

So now, heart-broken, I keep moving forward, because I have 6 beautiful children and I have no other choice. I’m turning my energy toward raising my children.  To rebuilding their trust in people and promises, so one day they can again believe that not everyone they love will leave them.

So now, this blog becomes a place to talk not only about the blessings (and chaos) of raising a big family, but also about surviving this and learning how to be a single mom.

April 18, 2014 · 18 Comments

About Amanda

Amanda is an adventurous mom of six based in southern Virginia. She’s teaching her crew to live life to the fullest whether they are home on the farm or trekking through a new concrete jungle. She's passionate about intentional mothering through life’s joys and challenges, and learning to embrace the gift of each new day together.

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  1. Julie says

    April 18, 2014 at 9:34 am

    I am sooo sorry for what you and your family are going through. Hugs

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  2. Jess Beer says

    April 18, 2014 at 9:50 am

    Oh honey, I’m so sorry. Please let me know if there’s anything I can do.

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  3. Courtney says

    April 18, 2014 at 12:00 pm

    Oh Amanda. Such heartbreak. I’m so desperately sorry. I’ll be praying.

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  4. Rose Gallagher says

    April 18, 2014 at 12:04 pm

    Amanda, I went through a painful divorce and raised my son and daughter on my own. I leaned on God for understanding and encouragement. I made my children my focus under God. You will come to see how sweet our Lord is. Trust in Him! Always! I have a lot of faith in you. You are blessed with your parents. With God ALL IS POSSIBLE! Love you very much and know I am here for you too. Praying for you and the children.

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  5. Kristi Gouch says

    April 18, 2014 at 2:02 pm

    http://www.aboveallicouldaskorimagine.blogspot.com

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    • Kristi Gouch says

      April 18, 2014 at 2:03 pm

      You and your sweet little ones are in our prayers Amanda. If there is anything we can do, please let me know.

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  6. Kirstie says

    April 19, 2014 at 10:22 am

    I am so sorry… I will keep you in my prayers.

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  7. Suzanne says

    April 22, 2014 at 12:55 pm

    Oh, Honey I am so sorry! I had no idea! I am typing through tears and praying all at the same time. I know God will sustain you and that He will bless you and grant you grace. I am so sorry because I know your heart has always been to be a wife and a Mom. And you are great at it. I am grieved over whatever he is deceived by. Oh what pain there must be. I love you, dear Amanda, and I will pray for you often. Much love and hugs, Suzanne

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  8. Carrington Fussell says

    April 26, 2014 at 10:50 pm

    Oh, friend. I’m so so sorry! I’ve always been a single mom so I don’t know your pain of losing him after once being so close and happy, but I do understand being a single mom in itself. If you need anything {or just to talk to someone who understands!} let me know. Always here for you!

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    • Amanda says

      April 27, 2014 at 11:14 pm

      Thank you so much Carrington!

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  9. LouAnne says

    November 28, 2014 at 9:28 pm

    I completely understand. I have gone through this same thing with my husband. We divorced in May 2014 and now I’m trying to learn how to be single again. I had been married for 24 years and in love with him since 1984. And now life goes on. My thoughts are with you.

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  10. Crystal says

    April 21, 2015 at 1:06 pm

    Prayers to you, I can’t imagine! It sounds like you are doing well considering the circumstances. Found you via Google+

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  11. Carrie Willard says

    February 1, 2017 at 7:04 am

    Wow Amanda, I just saw you on Twitter – I think you followed me? I immediately resonated with your story. I found myself a surprised single mom with 4 kiddos. I’m now very happily remarried and have had 3 more babies. I’ll be following you!

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    • Amanda says

      February 1, 2017 at 8:35 am

      Hi Carrie, Thank you so much for the support! I love to hear about how other single moms have come away from the darkest times.

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  12. tarah says

    May 16, 2017 at 6:09 pm

    Wow, so brave of you to share your story. Your doing a kick-butt job mama.

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