Let's Talk Elephants
"Let's Talk Elephants" is a series of conversations aimed at addressing all the topics that traditionally make people uncomfortable. Sex, money, politics, education, religion, drugs, and more. If it makes you anxious, chances are that is because it is IMPORTANT. Let's talk about the important things instead of fearing them.
Let's Talk Elephants
Life As A Single Mom
Natalie Dempsey had her daughter when she was 21 years old and has been navigating life as a single mom for the last 5 years. There are many stigmas/stereotypes attached to being a single mom, some good & some not so good.
Some major topics discussed:
- the challenges of having a child while in a struggling relationship
- the sacrifices you have to make for a child, financially and emotionally
- modern society's lack of family values & the high divorce/separation rate
- how growing up in a divorced/separated household or witnessing a divorce/separation affects children
- troubles with dating when you have a child
