Breaking the Barrier: Childcare, Money, and the Courage to Keep Going - Dawn Love
- 4 days ago
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Childcare and money. For a single mom during the holidays, these aren’t just words—they are a weight heavier than the world itself.
We often tell mothers to "pull themselves up by their bootstraps." But we rarely look at the wall they are climbing. It is a system designed with cruel math that society often ignores:
If she works more hours, she loses her benefits.
If she studies to build a better future, her childcare options disappear.
If she takes an hour for counseling, she falls behind on rent.
It’s not that single moms don’t want progress. It’s that progress is expensive, and survival doesn’t offer discounts.
She Isn’t Stuck. She is Stretched.
There is a massive difference between being stuck and being stretched. Stretched people don’t break—they grow.
When you look at a single mother striving against the odds, you aren’t looking at someone who has failed. You are looking at a master of resilience. You are seeing a woman who has been refusing to quit for years.
Childcare is inconsistent. The bank account looks like a joke. The holidays bring a crushing pressure to "do more." Yet, she wakes up every day and does it again.
The Faith That Fuels Her
Scripture speaks directly to the heart of the single mother in the trenches.
“God is within her, she will not fall.” — Psalm 46:5
This verse isn’t about perfection. It is about being upheld when you are tired, frustrated, and one unexpected bill away from tears. Strength isn’t the absence of struggle; it’s the refusal to yield to it.
Remember the widow in 2 Kings 4? Her small jar of oil felt like nothing. But God didn’t need her to have more; He just needed her to trust what she already had.
She may not have enough hands. She may not have enough hours. She may not have enough money. But she has a promise:
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9
Be The Breakthrough She Needs
To the reader watching this unfold: You have the power to change the math.
A single mother is building a future that her children will one day thank her for. She is fighting a battle for stability, legacy, and love. The barrier she faces is real, but her breakthrough is in motion—and you can be part of it.
How You Can Step In:
Bridge the Gap: Don’t just offer advice; offer resources. Help cover a bill, buy groceries, or sponsor a semester of childcare.
Be the Village: When childcare falls through, offer your time. Give her the space to breathe, study, or work.
Speak Life: Remind her that she is "built for this season." Encouragement is fuel.
A Final Thought
To the mother reading this: Keep applying for the class. Keep asking for help without shame. Keep budgeting, even when the numbers roll their eyes at you.
And to the village surrounding her: Let’s help her keep going.
She is not just surviving. She is building. And even when resources fall short, God does not.
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