Jacinta Tynan became a single mother almost overnight. She left behind the idea of a nuclear family to live life on her own terms – and she’s not alone. Single parent families are the fastest growing family type in Australia.In part one of this two-part chat, Jacinta joins Phoebe in the Vogue studio to share what it’s like to raise children on your own, how it feels to be the only adult in the house, and why dating is the last thing on your mind. This isn’t just for single mums – it’s for anyone who loves a single mum.

Jacinta Tynan is a journalist and author of The Single Mother’s Social Club.

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