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In this honest and touching memoir, author Donita Chanel relates her experiences raising two sons on her own and imparts the lessons she learned, successes she experienced, and the knowledge that even in difficult situations, laughter is still possible. She hopes that by sharing her story, other women will feel empowered and confident in their ability to raise their sons into men.

If you had told Darlene Taylor that she’d pack her bags after a rocky divorce to move across the country at the request of her ex-husband, she would have laughed in your face. And she would’ve asked to sip whatever it was you were drinking. But that’s exactly what happened—and it changed the course of her family.

Raising a child on your own can be extremely challenging. Many women have become single mothers as a personal choice or due to circumstances that have led them to be so. Whatever the reason might be, taking charge of your own life and the life of your child is a courageous choice. Life as a single mother isn't easy, but that doesn't mean you need to struggle. You may face a lot of challenges along the way as you try to raise your child.