My Single Mother Story

Rachael spent years fighting homelessness and separation from her children. Today, the three of them are living in a one-bedroom apartment while waiting for suitable housing.

After everything her family has been through, Brooke’s greatest hope is simple: a safe, stable home where her children can grow, laugh and feel secure.

When we speak as one voice, we prove that our families are not passive recipients of broken policy; we are the experts on our own lives.

As the sole parent of a child with complex needs, Celeste is always on call. Her story reveals the extra pressures single mothers face when caring responsibilities, financial stress and housing insecurity collide.

After leaving family violence, Elsie worked to rebuild a safe future for her children. But years later, secure housing remains out of reach.

Every parent wants to give their children opportunities to explore, learn and create lasting memories. Yun Shu shares how the cost of living and the challenges of raising children alone can make even simple experiences feel out of reach.

My goal was simple: to provide the best life I could for my beautiful children, aged four years and five months, as we began our new journey together. At the same time, I was trying to figure out how to heal myself.