Jamilah Lemieux’s greatest fear was becoming a single mom. When she found herself pregnant without a partner, she panicked and tried to convince her daughter’s father to get back together with her. But over time, she’s come to embrace single motherhood — and the unexpected joys of co-parenting.
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Recommendations from the archive
We have lots of stories about single parenthood!
• For something funny: W. Kamau Bell Asks His Mom About Sex
• For something political: The Political Power of Black Motherhood
• For a story with a twist: Becoming a Single Dad While Trans
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Episode resources
• Jamila’s book: Black. Single. Mother.
• Jamilah’s website: https://www.jamilahlemieux.com/
• Co-parenting book that Jamilah recommends: The 50/50 Solution
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