In this episode, we’re shining a light on the strength, resilience, and sheer determination of single mothers who do it all. We’re joined by two incredible women—licensed marriage counselor Shaii and former co-host Izzie—who share their personal journeys of navigating motherhood, independence, and self-growth while raising their children on their own.

Shaii’s Story:

Becoming a single mom right at the start of grad school was never part of the plan, but Shaii took on the challenge head-on. She opens up about her fears of passing down her brittle bone disease and how, despite knowing her blindness was congenital, that wasn’t her biggest concern when having children. She also shares the heartbreaking story of a father figure who entered her son’s life, only to abandon him—an experience that led her to seek a Black male therapist to support her son’s emotional well-being. Plus, Shaii gets candid about the realities of dating as a single blind mother and what she’s learned along the way.

Izzie’s Journey:

Long-time listeners may remember Izzie, a former co-host and friend of the show. It’s been five years, and she’s back to catch us up on where life has taken her. From becoming a single mom and struggling in an unsupportive Seattle, to returning to New Jersey only to feel stripped of her independence, she shares the emotional and financial challenges that nearly broke her. But her story doesn’t stop there—she found her footing in Colorado, where a local nonprofit provided housing and resources for single mothers, helping her rebuild from the ground up. Izzie also speaks on the importance of therapy, how it has helped both her and her daughter, and the intense eye surgeries she endured while trying to stabilize life as a single mom.

This episode is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices, strength, and perseverance it takes to raise a child alone. Shaii and Izzie prove that single blind moms don’t just survive—they thrive.

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