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Marmie: Tough To Raise 4 Lads On Own

Marmitetoasty: Raising me 4 lads completely on me own for the past 9 years has been the hardest thing Ive ever had to do. ... Ive had to be a mum and dad, Ive had to make up for my sons not having grandparents or aunties or uncles in their lives. ... Ive been tugged and pulled every which way. ... had to be in 4 places at the same time, stood on wind swept rain soak sidelines at rugby matches, being the only mum there, spending hours at hockey and tchoukball and boring cricket, cos I was the only one there that would be rooting for my sons. ... Ive ran my soul and heart ragged with the love I have for my sons. ... there are times when being a net for so many, having to make every single decision that would affect their lives forever, having to not just financially support us all but emotionally be their for 4 unique individuals ... almost bought me to me knees (maybe thats why I have dodgy knees lol).

Question: Is there a harder job to do well that being a single parent?



D.F. Oliveria
D.F. (Dave) Oliveria joined The Spokesman-Review in 1984. He currently is a columnist and compiles the Huckleberries Online blog and writes about North Idaho in his Huckleberries column.

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