Solo parenting does not move in straight lines. Some days you feel steady, and other days you are pulled right back into overwhelm. That is why naming where you are matters. When you understand the phases of triage, recovery, and wellness, you can recognize your progress and offer yourself compassion. This week, Robert and Elizabeth revisit a listener favorite featuring three Solo Parent group leaders whose stories bring clarity, honesty, and hope for anyone navigating this journey.
Today, we cover three main points:
Solo Parent online group leader, Cari Baker, describes triage as the season when life feels unbearable and every moment is marked by shock, secrecy, and survival. Her honesty reminds solo parents that this stage is not failure. It is the beginning of healing.
Recovery begins when the chaos settles and a new normal takes shape. Solo Parent online group leader, Andrew Diakos, shares how community became the turning point that moved him out of isolation. His goal is not perfection but shortening those triage moments by repairing quickly, apologizing when needed, and staying present with his kids. Recovery is learning how to move forward without shame.
Wellness is not about having an easy life. It is about having steadier footing. Solo Parent online group leader, Lana Craig, found wellness through small projects that rebuilt her confidence after losing her husband. With the help of trusted friends, she rediscovered desire, imagination, and possibility. Wellness is the moment you realize you can create a life you look forward to.
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