This is an open letter of appreciation to all of the single moms out there, working their hardest to provide for their children, when there is only one parent.

I see you. I see how hard you work. I see that you're trying your hardest, and that sometimes your kids have zero clue why you're "always at work and never home" and why they get frustrated easily by having a mom who is working seventy hours a week at multiple jobs, just so the kids can have a comfortable life. I see your children either act like they don't care, or cling to you like there is no tomorrow when they know you have to leave. I see you stuggle to get them on the bus every morning, and I see you fight the same tireless battles day in and day out.

I personally have a couple of close friends who have children whos fathers decided they wanted to miss out. And let me tell you, they ARE missing out. Here is one example in particular. A close friend of mine has three children. Three beautiful children, however they aren't the ones missing out. Their father, or even better yet donor, is the one missing out. Their mother worked 70-80 hour work weeks to provide. Yet, it's still the male who is missing in the equation that is missing out. They'll never be able to see all the accomplishments that my friend, and even I have had the privilege of watching.

The oldest talking about college, and all the straight A's she receives. The middle child, and his love and passion for video games. And the youngest, who just loves everyone unconditionally and never wants anything in return.

They aren't missing out at all. They have a mom who is also their dad, And they have me that they can always come to if they need anything as well. They are loved, and cared for. And in the end of the single mom struggle, if the kids are loved and cared for, then you did a good job, and should rest easy knowing so. Cheers to all of you strong ladies.