Freedom for the single girls

I've been thinking a lot lately about how important our jobs and careers are to us single girls. 

Most of our mothers and grandmothers moved straight from their parents' homes to marriage and family. They may have had jobs but they had a husband to cover the finances. There are many exceptions, but lots of women lived the traditional homemaker life.

Times have changed. I was the primary breadwinner with my ex. He let me down. He went for long periods without working. We had to cut back and live a frugal lifestyle because of his choices. He called himself the head of the house while I worked my ass off. It wasn't worth the sacrifice - especially because of the way he treated me.

Face it. We're it. We're our go-to girls. We're the only ones we single girls know we can count on. I consider any girl lucky who finds a good partner who really will be an equal. Their own careers and incomes make life even easier and more fun.

I know so many single girls who are just getting by. Some of them have a man in their life who wants to help, but the girls have pride. They want to show their independence. It's hard. Everyone has their story. Every girl also has potential. It takes drive and determination. Persistence helps get you where you want to be.

For me, career is a big part of my self worth. It's something I built myself. I had encouragement and little boosts along the way, but my own hard work got me here. It's not greed, but rather hard work and so worth it. Without my career, I might be stuck in a really bad relationship.

With a career, there's freedom and independence and peace. I'm happy. If I find a partner to share life with - someone who is successful and happy and independent - I hope we will be even stronger together.

Every day I dream for success, strength and happiness for all single girls.

Love to the single girls,
Addison