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We hear hundreds of stories from single parents each year. Read some of these stories here, using our topic filter to help you find stories that are relevant to you.

Would you like to share your single parent story with the Gingerbread community? Sharing your story can help other single parents feel they're not alone. It can also give you a chance to reflect on your single parent journey.

Before you get in touch, make sure you feel ok about sharing your story with us and other single parents. If you need advice or support, take a look at our information pages or contact our advisors via our helpline or webchat.

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‘Between us we’ve recreated what the family is’

Victoria Benson shares what Single Parents’ Day means to her

When I became a single parent I had six children at home. It was a time of huge change and I didn’t know where to start. I felt completely on my own, I had nowhere...

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Keep exercise in tune with you

by Sarah Ashe Modern life is busy. From work commitments to social events to kids’ demands to exercise classes; we’re always on the go. We don’t always have the luxury to stop and rest when we feel...

Adventure holidays as a single parent

Sue’s story

by Sue Walker I have always had a passion for travel and had lived in Hong Kong for 5 years during my twenties. During that time my partner and I had backpacked to most South-East Asian...

How to create a workout space at home

by Sarah Ashe Many of us turned to online workouts during the pandemic and realised just how convenient and easy exercising at home can be! Whether it’s taking 15 minutes after the school run to have a...

How to weave wellness into your day

by Sarah Ashe No one needs another line on their never-ending to do list, another ball in the juggle of life, or another plate to add to those we already have desperately spinning. Sometimes, finding space...

No Gym? No Problem! Five ways to exercise without a gym membership

The British Summer has finally arrived (although how long it’ll last is a mystery!). While the weather is nice – or even when it isn’t – it’s so good to get outside and move in nature. It’s...

Tips for making exercise natural for children

by Sarah Ashe How many times have we heard ‘just one more cartoon mum’ or ‘just one more video game’ on a weekend morning? Technology has never been so easily accessible for our little ones, with...

How exercise can reduce anxiety and depression

by Sarah Ashe We all have different goals when it comes to fitness. Some of us exercise because we want to look better, to create the perfect summer body or shed some pounds for a special...