Beginning the blog

     Hello Readers!  This blog, which I am calling Swarm Buzz, is for single moms and those that love them.  Why Swarm Buzz?  Because the definition of 'swarm' is:  a group that works together with a single goal in mind. 'Buzz',  is for the sound bees make while working together to achieve their goal.  I have a facebook page called SWARM which will work in tandem with the blog.  My short term goal is to help moms improve their quality of life through education and information sharing, and my long term goal is to create a resource center for single moms.

     What is a single mom?  I consider a single mom to be a woman who is raising her child(ren) on her own.  What makes a single mom?  Divorce, separation, death, desertion or abandonment, adoption and choice.

     This blog is not to judge, only to lift up.  Because, let's face it... we need it.  Support is one of the most basic needs of a single mom and sometimes, the only way a single mom can get support is through other single moms.  We know the struggle, the pain and the guilt.  And even though the calendar reads 2012, there are still people we meet (or know) with archaic and biased attitudes.

      Not too long ago I was listening to an early morning radio station.  The DJ was advertising an event for the upcoming weekend and told his listeners to "bring all the single moms they can find, 'cuz they are so desperate for attention, they will 'do' anyone".  With that statement he disrespected a lot of women.  Women who are trying to get through the day and raise their children to the best of their ability.  I don't know about you single moms, but dating and 'doing' anyone is not at the top of my list.  Being a good mom is!!!

     This blog is an attempt to reach single moms (and those that love them) in order to share information and stories that will help make life just a little less stressful and less of a struggle. We will share stories from moms who have 'been there, done that' and learn how to handle situations that are single mom specific.  Feel free to add your comments and your own experiences.

SWARM