Welcome to Single and a baby by Sheila Ojei. This is an audio journal of living single with a child in Lagos Nigeria
After a long break, I am back with a little bit on why the change to The30PlusCast and what to expect!
On the Season One finale, I talk about first date rules for sole parents who are going back into the dating world.
On this episode, I talk about the importance of creating a good support system before going out into the dating world as a sole parent as well as the traits/personalities to look out for.
Single parenthood comes with its challenges, one of which is being able to be healthy mentally despite all the struggle. On this episode, I talk about my experience and the 5 tips to managing your mental health while parenting alone.
On this episode, I talk about redefining love for myself and how my experiences have changed how I view the notion of love.
On this episode, I talk about the kind of friends you'll lose when you become a sole parent or after a failed relationship/marriage.
Going back into the dating world after a child can be a bit confusing, this episode breaks it down to the basics we need to understand as I share a few tips I have learnt.
"Never believe you are damaged goods because you have a child" On this episode, I talk about the dating pool that most single mothers are expected to choose from because they have children.
On this episode, I talk about common single mother misconceptions I have heard and experienced going back into the dating world in Lagos.
"You cannot move if you keep holding on to the anchor" On this episode, I talk about forgiving those who hurt you and yourself so you can move on lighter into the dating world.
"The covenant of Life is more important than the covenant of marriage" On this episode, I talk about accepting yourself and understanding that God loves you regardless of your story. This is the first step before being able to move on, thinking less of yourself affects how you allow others see you.
On this episode, I talk about my experience and mental/emotional struggle on accepting being a sole parent as well as one of the most important traits I have learnt to look out for.