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Single Mom Defined rewrites society’s narrative about Black single moms and creates an inclusive, supportive space for all single moms. Online
SingleMomDefined.com is a top online destination for guidance on single parenting. Readers can connect in Single Mom Defined’s Facebook group, which consists of 2,000+ members and offers online programming, such as , , wr

iting workshops and other engaging virtual events. The majority of the group members are mothers between ages 25 and 44, raising one or more children under the age of 18, and residing in Pennsylvania. An additional 25,000+ others across the United States and overseas follow Single Mom Defined’s social media channels. In-Person
Single Mom Defined connects mothers to resources, advocacy opportunities, and each other through various in-person activities, including our Advocacy Actions, Babysitting Cooperatives, Book Club, Coin Club, Co-parenting Cookout, Self-Care Squad, Moms Night Off, Solo Mom Group and Writing Workshops. Want to write for Single Mom Defined or interested in partnership, email [email protected]

🩷🖤 Registration is now open for Black Women Recharge: The Art of Balance! Thanks to the generous support of the Alleghen...
15/11/2024

🩷🖤 Registration is now open for Black Women Recharge: The Art of Balance! Thanks to the generous support of the Allegheny County Department of Human Services, we're giving away lots of FREE tickets to Single Mom Defined members!!! Just use the Eventbrite promo code pinned in our Facebook group to attend.

Join us on Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 1-4 PM at A Peace of Mind, Inc. in Wilkinsburg as we cultivate a sense of stability through meditation and movement.

🩷 Movement: Practice balancing poses that boost physical health, mood, and mental clarity.

🖤 Meditation: Escape the stresses of everyday life and reset through mindfulness exercises. Uncover personal insights through reflective journaling and stone stacking and painting.

🩷 Mindfulness: Participants will also learn how to set clear priorities and boundaries and make adjustments to stay aligned with their goals and values.

Ticket includes a yoga mat, swag, raffle ticket, and refreshments. Each participant will also receive a $5 BWR buck, which can be used to purchase a product from our wellness vendors. This is a cute and comfy event. Wear yoga or loose fitting attire.

💛 Do you have mom friends? Join us in the Single Mom Defined Facebook group to form your mom squad. Yesterday, we took t...
21/10/2024

💛 Do you have mom friends? Join us in the Single Mom Defined Facebook group to form your mom squad. Yesterday, we took the kids roller skating. Next month, we’re going to a sound bath.

🇺🇸Today’s the last day to register to vote in Pennsylvania! Yesterday, I hosted a MomsVote skating and pizza party, in p...
21/10/2024

🇺🇸Today’s the last day to register to vote in Pennsylvania! Yesterday, I hosted a MomsVote skating and pizza party, in partnership with . My sorority sister and Dance Moms star came out to share why moms should exercise their right to vote in this year’s election, and 100 moms and kids joined us to make what can be an overwhelming season a lot of fun. Your voice matters. Your vote matters.

17/10/2024

👋🏾 Single Mom Defined is set to speak at 7:40! Join the PA Family Voting Party!

🗳️ Join us tonight to celebrate voting in Pennsylvania! Inspiring speakers, tips on mail-in and early voting, actions fo...
17/10/2024

🗳️ Join us tonight to celebrate voting in Pennsylvania! Inspiring speakers, tips on mail-in and early voting, actions for protecting the vote, activities for kids, and more! Spanish translation available. RSVP here: https://www.mobilize.us/momsrising/event/722105/

Question...have you registered to attend our upcoming skating and pizza party? We're so excited to team up with MomsVote...
16/10/2024

Question...have you registered to attend our upcoming skating and pizza party? We're so excited to team up with MomsVote and our sponsor MomsRising.org for this fun, free event. https://mobilize.us/s/ohSRZc

Hey mamas! We're throwing a FREE skating and pizza party with MomsVote, sponsored by MomsRising.org! Space is limited, s...
13/10/2024

Hey mamas! We're throwing a FREE skating and pizza party with MomsVote, sponsored by MomsRising.org! Space is limited, so register today! Can't wait to see you and our friend Holly from Dance Moms. https://mobilize.us/s/ohSRZc

Hey mamas! When is the last time you took professional photos with your kids? We haven't done so in five years, so recen...
12/10/2024

Hey mamas! When is the last time you took professional photos with your kids? We haven't done so in five years, so recently scheduled a sunrise photo shoot on vacation. Although my daughter is no longer a baby, she will always be my baby! I am so proud of the young woman she is growing up to be.

In 2016, I reconnected with my first love from middle school. He was battling an addiction to opioids and wanted to get ...
05/10/2024

In 2016, I reconnected with my first love from middle school. He was battling an addiction to opioids and wanted to get clean. I connected him to my church, which had a recovery program for people battling addiction. They assisted him right away and transferred him to an out-of-state location to start the process of detox. He was there for 30 days before he got kicked out for breaking a rule. He returned to Pittsburgh to live with me and did well in the first nine months of our relationship, or so I thought. He had secured a job, enrolled in school, and was working on his parenting skills with his children's mother.

When he landed a job at a restaurant and received a pay hike, things took a turn for the worse. He began smoking w**d and drinking alcohol, which eventually led to him using opioids once again. He would steal my money, my car, my children's electronics and disappear for days at a time. I tried to be supportive but he became verbally and physically abusive. I begged him to stop using, and he threatened to inject me with opioids if I didn't support him. At that moment, I decided that our relationship was not worth me losing everything I worked hard for. I put his belongings outside on my porch and changed the locks. He lived in my backyard for three weeks until a relative came to get him. About six months later, he broke into my house and stole electronics and cash. I grew up in a drug-infested environment as a child, so I continuously blamed myself for exposing my children to danger. From that day on I decided to be single and focus on healing the damage done mentally to my children and mentally and physically to me.

Join Single Mom Defined Member *Samantha as she fights for funding to support families impacted by the opioid epidemic. Thank you Samantha for bravely sharing your story!
*Name changed to protect identity of ex-partner

“Pharmaceutical junkie” was the name a family member nicknamed my mom before I was old enough to understand what that me...
02/10/2024

“Pharmaceutical junkie” was the name a family member nicknamed my mom before I was old enough to understand what that meant. For most of my life, my mom was addicted to opioids. Her addiction started when she was prescribed narcotic pain relievers. My mom was given OxyContin when it was first introduced to the public. When I was 19, I had a serious injury and was hospitalized. My mom came to visit me, but kept dozing off, because she was so high from the pills. She was literally falling asleep mid sentence, but I was coherent, despite being on a morphine drip. She got to the point where she tried to find illegal ways to obtain the pills when she couldn't get them from doctor shopping. At one point, she was using other substances to feed her addiction.

In 2019, my mom was gravely ill. Even after her body had started the process of transitioning, her brain was still craving the narcotics. Some of her last words were asking for pain pills. I believe more should have been done to help her and all those who became hooked on opioids as a result of being prescribed medication by a doctor. My siblings and I suffered because of our mother's addiction. I had to rush my unconscious mother to the emergency room so many times that I lost count.

Join Single Mom Defined Member Sarah as she fights for funding to support families impacted by the opioid epidemic. Thank you Sarah for bravely sharing your story!

📣 Hey Facebook Fam! Your input is needed for Opioid Settlement Fund Investments. Help shape how millions of dollars are ...
02/10/2024

📣 Hey Facebook Fam! Your input is needed for Opioid Settlement Fund Investments. Help shape how millions of dollars are used on prevention, treatment, and more! Join us for a listening session to rank lists of needs, programs, and services and share your ideas on how to fight the Opioid Epidemic in Allegheny County’s Black community. Can't make it in person? Participate online: acdhs.org/opioidfunds

📣Attention moms with children in high school, college or recent grads! Register today for a FREE Protect Your Coins webi...
19/04/2024

📣Attention moms with children in high school, college or recent grads! Register today for a FREE Protect Your Coins webinar. I wish I had this information before I headed to Michigan State and opened up every credit card under the sun lol Come learn winning strategies for financial success!

AKA Great Lakes Region

📣Attention moms with children in high school, college or recent grads! Register today for a FREE Protect Your Coins webi...
05/04/2024

📣Attention moms with children in high school, college or recent grads! Register today for a FREE Protect Your Coins webinar. I wish I had this information before I headed to Michigan State and opened up every credit card under the sun lol Come learn financial literacy 101!

AKA Great Lakes Region

You didn't know you needed theseStepping into 2024 with unwavering strength and boundless love. As a single mom, I affir...
04/01/2024

You didn't know you needed these

Stepping into 2024 with unwavering strength and boundless love. As a single mom, I affirm resilience, embrace joy, and manifest a year of endless possibilities. 💪❤️ "💫



Save this postReflecting on 2023: A year of challenges met, goals achieved, and growth embraced. Here's to celebrating a...
02/01/2024

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Reflecting on 2023: A year of challenges met, goals achieved, and growth embraced. Here's to celebrating accomplishments - name a few accomplishments you are most proud of?


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Dear single mom, your courage shines brightest when you face challenges head-on. Failure is not the end; it's a lesson i...
28/12/2023

Dear single mom, your courage shines brightest when you face challenges head-on. Failure is not the end; it's a lesson in resilience."

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2024 goals and mindset Happy New Year. Thanks for sharing @drshantesays #Singlemomdefined #singlemom #momssupportingmoms #NewYearNewPossibilities #drshantesays #resolution

Embrace the limitless possibilities of 2024 – because in this new chapter, nothing is impossible. 💫 #NewYearNewPossibilities #singlemomdefined

Being single isn't a status; it's a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Embrace the freedom, relish in your own company, and know that nothing is wrong with being happily unattached. 🌟❤️ #SingleAndThriving" #Singlemomdefined #singlemom #momssupportingmoms #blackmoms

Toy Giveaway 2023 Hey Pittsburgh Supermoms! We want to send you a little extra joy as we dive into this festive season. This year, the city is buzzing with some incredible toy giveaways that will light your little ones’ eyes. Don’t miss the Pittsburgh Holiday Toy Giveaways this season. Go to our website for all of the resources Save this post Tag a friend #Singlemomdefined #singlemom #momssupportingmoms #toygiveaway #holidays

I want to stop Raising my voice. Listen in on good parenting tip when it comes to yelling at your kids. We, of course, always lead with love, sprinkle in patience, and cherish the magical moments along the way. 💖#ParentingWisdom" #Singlemomdefined #singlemom #momssupportingmoms

Especially around the holidays.. Pay attention Moms Do you force your kids to hug every family member despite their hesitation? How about your own reservation and unwillingness to attend a friend or family members event because you know you'll leave feeling drained? Pay close attention to how you and your body react in certain situations and with certain people. Sometimes, it's okay if your child does not want to hug a family member. Trust your kids' reaction in that moment. The energy a person carries speaks louder than words. Paying close attention allows you to understand the unspoken language of the soul. ⚡ #EnergeticAwareness" Drop your comments below Tag a friend Save this post #Singlemomdefined #singlemom #momssupportingmoms #protectingmypeace #energy

Transformation Tuesday Sometimes, even the smallest things can make a huge impact in our lives and journeys. Today, stop and take 5 to 10 minutes to yourself: Journal, meditate, breathe, be still. Whatever you do, be intentional on taking that time and making it count! Tag a single mom who needs these words of empowerment today! 💖 #EmpowerHer #SingleMomRefined" #transformationtuesday #singlemom #momssupportingmoms

You want your kids to have a heartier appetite Start cooking with them and including them in the process. I bet you can remember memories of your grandmother's or mothers' cooking. In the kitchen, recipes come to life, and memories are smothered with love. #kitchenchronicles #kidscooking #Singlemomdefined #singlemom #momssupportingmoms #cooking #whatsonthemenu

Picture this Embracing every flaw, celebrating every triumph. In the symphony of life, I am my favorite melody. 🌟💖 #SelfLoveJourney Drop some 💜 Tag a friend Save this post #Singlemomdefined #singlemom #momssupportingmoms

Save this post Embracing the magic of the holidays with my little crew – making memories, creating traditions, and savoring the joy of our unique journey. 🌟 #SoloMomCelebrations Read the full blog on our website and link in our bio. Drop your comments below Tag a friend who needs to hear this #Singlemomdefined #singlemom #momssupportingmoms #holidays #solomom

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