In this episode of Raising His Kids, I sit down with Sally, a solo mum by choice, to talk about her incredible journey from co-parenting challenges, to choosing to become a solo mum by choice and everything in between.

Sally first became a mum after escaping a DV relationship and navigating a complex custody arrangement with her ex. Over the years, she’s faced financial struggles, co-parenting manipulation, and medical disagreements while working hard to protect her son’s well-being. Now, as her nearly 16-year-old son starts forming his own opinions—and potentially his first job—we dive into how this impacts visitation and their evolving dynamic.

Sally also shares how she later chose to grow her family through IVF, the emotional and financial realities of solo motherhood, and the unexpected gift of connecting with her youngest child’s donor siblings. This conversation is raw, insightful, and packed with wisdom for anyone navigating solo parenting, high-conflict co-parenting, or blended family complexities.

Topics we cover:

🔹 The challenges of co-parenting with a manipulative and financially absent ex

🔹 Managing a child’s expectations of a parent who isn’t showing up

🔹 The realities of IVF and solo motherhood—costs, time, and emotional toll

🔹 Navigating teen independence, first jobs, and changing visitation schedules

🔹 Connecting with donor siblings and redefining what ‘family’ means

This is an episode you don’t want to miss!

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