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The Financial Confessions

When You Have To Parent Your Ex AND Your Kids: A Conversation With A Single Mom

Mar 25, 2024
Writer Jessica Blankenship shares her journey of unexpected single parenthood at 25, discussing financial struggles, co-parenting dynamics, and the impact of absent fathers. The conversation delves into parental anxieties in the modern world, vaccine decisions, and forging financial stability as a single parent in NYC. Jessica also talks about her new astrology app, Star Child, designed for personal growth and family relationships.
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  • Balancing work and parenting as a single mom at a young age is financially challenging.
  • Establishing a non-legal co-parenting agreement can help manage financial responsibilities effectively.

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Navigating Financial Challenges as a Young Single Parent

Facing unexpected pregnancy at a young age, Jessica Blankenship shares her journey of becoming a single parent. Balancing work as a freelance writer and managing unpredictable finances with her art freelancer partner, Jessica details the financial struggles of rearing a child in the midst of unstable income. Her story reflects the challenges and complexities of managing financial responsibilities as a young single parent.

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