I don't think either is better we just have different circumstances.
My mom left my mentally ill father when I was 2. Her family disowned her so she was by herself. Our family is a 2 parent household that has the support of both families.
I use to think my childhood was horrible intil I had children. Now I think of my mom as a saint. I don't know how she stayed sane raising 2 girls by herself.
We have more resources available to us now then when I was younger. I can't say that is better just different.
Jenn
M - my 7 yo ADHD/anxiety monkey.
TT - my 4yo tiny terror.
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