Today’s modern families are nothing like what the movies promised us. We’ve come to realize that our stories don’t always end with happily ever after, but rather what’s important is that even when things don’t end in a perfect fairytale-like ending, it’s how we act in times of difficulty that truly showcases who we are as people.
For one couple, their unconventional family has gone viral when mother Jessica Singleton posted an appreciation for her ex and the way they raise their child together. The two of them decided to resolve all of their personal issues without the use of the state government to regulate finances or deviate time between the two of them with their son, and instead decided to do everything their own way. Choosing to trust each other and their love for their child, the two have been able to co-parent healthily and respectfully, proving that while they may be unconventional in style, they are still incredible parents.
Singleton notes the amount of care her ex has given to both her and her child- citing $45 dollars of pull-ups, extra Christmas presents and multiple nights helping her fix things in her home, along with so many other incredible moments the three have shared together despite no longer being together as a couple.
The Facebook post has gone viral, and as of time of this article being published, the post has been liked 329k times and shared 173k times. They are truly a beautiful example of making family a priority in the face of difficulties, and their decision to be amicable and respectful and loving is a testament to parenting done right!
Read the full note here via Facebook as well as in full below.
“This is my ex. This right here is more valuable than gold. This is a man who doesn’t pay a dime through the state because when my son needs new clothes, I just call him. This is a man who buys a bundle of kids’ movies on Vudu so even I can enjoy them with my son in my own home. A man who drops off the $45 box of pull-ups at my front door so I don’t have to load him up and go to the store. One who takes his son in 10 min notice far often than he should because I have too much to get done or just need a nap. This is a man who listens to me cry because I’m stressed out. This is a man who tells his son not to forget mommy’s boyfriend when he lists his favorite people off the top of his head…A man who rushes over because we got locked out of the house or spends his evening fixing something for us. This is a man who labeled the presents he bought his son from “mommy” because mommy couldn’t get him as many. A man who still watches my sister’s kids so our son can be with his cousins. One who accompanies me to meet strangers from Craigslist to ensure we are safe. This is the diaper-bag-wearing, chocolate-milk-making, selfless, protective, generous, accomplished FATHER to my son.
The amount of obstacles we’ve had to overcome to get to this point are tremendous. This was not easy, this was a choice. Stop giving excuses and come together for your children. I’m the most stubborn person that I know and forgiveness came easy to us for the sake of our son. And because of that, I see my son every single day. We always welcome each other’s presence.
In case I haven’t told you lately, I’m grateful for you. Most importantly for the motivated individual you are and how you provide Pierson with a phenomenal role model despite the foundation you once had. I love the amount of love my son will always have from you.”
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