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This is the first book of it's kind,the first to dive into this expanding phenomenon of "empty nest" as it relates to single parents. I know because when my last son was leaving I searched the web and local community resources for any group or book to give me a pat on the back,or a joke, to guide me through, and there was nothing. That's when I "met" Karen online as she was setting up her meet-up group, and defining the term PSM, and assigning it stages. In this book, she tells her story with honesty, and humor, and all through she reminds you that it's her story and you have yours, but the common ground is the experience of having single handedly raised a child or children.Then if you have done it well, they get independent and leave you standing on the brink of a redefined you, and it happens faster than you can imagine when you are deep in the teen years wishing for a break.
Read this book;it's the hug you are hoping to get.


Tags : Diary of a Post-Single Mom [Karen Rutherford] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. This is the story of my soggy transition from single motherhood to what I guess is the hereafter. I call this change of life Post-Single Motherhood (PSM). It is that time in a single mom's life when her children are leaving home. I hope this book is a comfort to another mother going through this stage in her life. I also hope the conversation might foster a community of single moms who are looking for or may offer acknowledgement,Karen Rutherford,Diary of a Post-Single Mom,Blue Door Media,0991113101,Advice on parenting,Family & Relationships Parenting Single Parent,Family & Relationships : Parenting - Motherhood,Family & RelationshipsParenting - Motherhood,Family Parenting Childbirth,Humor : Topic - Marriage & Family,HumorTopic - Marriage & Family,Parenting - Motherhood,Parenting - Single Parent,Topic - Marriage & Family

Diary of a PostSingle Mom Karen Rutherford 9780991113101 Books Reviews

I received the book for free through Goodreads First Reads. And it was a wonderful emotional roller-coaster. From laughing out loud, to crying, this was a "memoir" any woman can relate to.

The main story was that of a single mother, and her experience of losing her son to the world. A single mother dealing with her son becoming an adult, and having life of his own. She was raw and emotional, with a touch of charm an humor.

While I do not yet have kids of my own there were still experiences I could relate to, instances I saw my own mother cope with, and situations I've seen single women in my life struggle with.

This is a book I will recommend and share with many
This was a book my daughter won on the Goodreads First Reads giveaway and suggested I read. I really didn't have any expectations, so imagine my surprise when I found I loved Ms. Rutherford's writing style and read through the book in a few hours.

I don't give 5-star ratings lightly, but this book was so funny, so full of wit and charm, and really provided such good advise that I can't give it less. Although I'm not single, I have experienced my grown children leaving the nest (although a few have returned since then), and I really understood what Ms. Rutherford was talking about.

This is, first and foremost, a very funny book -- anyone can read this and get some laughs. Her description of coming to grips with her son (referred to only as "Spawn") becoming a teenager, getting his driver's license, and ultimately going to college and moving away from home was simultaneously hilarious and heart rending. As Spawn packs his room and sorts his possessions into "trash" and "donate" piles, he refuses to let her help

"I can make faster progress without you."
Yes, I could have too, Buddy. You've dragged me down for years. I could have been somebody. As if.

Her take on organization

I was in denial (again) about the reason behind the process, because, frankly, I get damn near giddy around organization. I love, I love to think about it, make lists about it, do it, watch it, you name it. I'd roll around in it if I could, but that would defeat the purpose.

Ultimately, this book contains some very good life advise from a woman who single-handed raised and supported her son, sending him on to college, and from there to a rewarding career and, hopefully, happy life. And she did it all with humor and grace. Kudos to you, Ms. Rutherford, and thanks for the terrific book.
SUCH a help. The only thing I don't like about it is the author refers to her son throughout the book as "Spawn." I do not like that AT ALL, humorous as I'm sure the author intended.
This is the first book of it's kind,the first to dive into this expanding phenomenon of "empty nest" as it relates to single parents. I know because when my last son was leaving I searched the web and local community resources for any group or book to give me a pat on the back,or a joke, to guide me through, and there was nothing. That's when I "met" Karen online as she was setting up her meet-up group, and defining the term PSM, and assigning it stages. In this book, she tells her story with honesty, and humor, and all through she reminds you that it's her story and you have yours, but the common ground is the experience of having single handedly raised a child or children.Then if you have done it well, they get independent and leave you standing on the brink of a redefined you, and it happens faster than you can imagine when you are deep in the teen years wishing for a break.
Read this book;it's the hug you are hoping to get.