Being a single parent can be isolating in so many ways.For starters, we single parents are physically alone with our kid(s) a lot of the time, without a partner to carry some of the burden or even just have an adult conversation with. And on an emotional level, were constantly seeing two-parent families held up as the ideal situation.If Im not careful, I can end up feeling not just alone, but resentful as hell. But one thing that helps lance my boil of single parent bitterness is seeing people in the public eye going through the same things I am.Today, on National Single Parent Day, were repping for solo parenting by collecting some relatable quotes from celebrities who are (or have been) single parents. Of course having a couple of nannies and a load of disposable income can make things a little easier, but some feelings are universal.Hopefully theyll serve as a reminder that even though youre a single parent, you are definitely not alone.1. Edie Falco: As a single mom, Im juggling a lot and working long hours. Yes, it costs them a little, but what my children get in return is a mother who is energized and content. It helps us to bring out the best in each other, which is what a family should do.2. Diane Keaton: The loves of my life are my childrenand my mother. I dont feel as if I need a man.3. Sandra Bullock: The only man in my life is my son, and its probably going to stay this way for a while ...I go to bed wearing a very baggy one-piece cheetah suit, just because it makes my son laugh. My sexy lingerie has been locked in a drawer for a while!4. Sherri Shepherd: Im a hustler. Im a single mom, so whatever Ive gotta dome and Jenny McCarthy have this mantra, Momma gotta feed the baby.5. Minnie Driver:Its the greatest love affair of my life, with this baby. Im a single mom, [but] his dad is amazing and in his life. I dont feel alone. Babies attract loveThey attract people who love them.6. Padma Laskhmi:Its the only way of life Ive known. I was raised by a single mom. I was told I couldnt have children, so every day I am kissing the sky with happiness about it.7. January Jones:People keep saying, Oh poor you, being a single mom, but I dont want to be pitied. I can do anything I want to do. I work, I date, I have friends. I have time for everything I had time for before. I just have an added amazing thing in my life. I have a great family and friends, and I know theyd be there if I needed help, but I feel like Im doing fine on my own.8. Kate Winslet: Single mums do come in for a hard time. Society is incredibly judgmental. I know this. My life has taken me down several different paths I never expected it to take me down. Not in a million years. And I know the true meaning of getting by by the skin of my teeth. I do. It doesnt matter whether youve got money or you havent, whether youre famous or not. This is the case for all women actually, you have to carry on. You always have to carry on. And you can, because you have to.9. JK Rowling: I would say to any single parent currently feeling the weight of stereotype or stigmatization that I am prouder of my years as a single mother than of any other part of my life.10. Regina King: I think it is definitely difficult for any professional being a mother, and a single one at that. Its hard not having a partner to raise your child. Its difficult, but far from impossible and we smile more than we cry.11. Connie Britton: I do want to say there are so many women out there who are single moms, really not by choice, and doing it and making it work every day. I think its becoming much more a part of our culture and I hope that it will become more accepted and that those women are going to be more and more appreciated, respected and supported. Today is #internationalchildrensday! So of course I'm thinking about my kid. Lucky guy, but then I'm the luckiest. And as we all consider the great gifts we have the opportunity to bestow on our children, lets embolden them with their own abilities to reach out to kids right next door and around the world. Let's start at home to create a generation with no poverty and all the ramifications of that, because our kids can grow up caring for their fellow humans. That would be the coolest. A post shared by connie britton (@conniebritton) on Jun 1, 2016 at 12:53pm PDT 12. Denise Richards:The best gift a parent can give children is time ... Single moms need to know its okay to have a little me time. Youll feel refreshed and youll be a better mom!13. Nia Long: Dont feel guilty about being a single mother. Patience is super important as a single mother. You do have to be a little more patient because all of the responsibility is on youask for help!14.Charlize Theron: Its challenging but we manage. I work, but my children are my priority.Nothings better than the sound of little ones cracking up at something funny; Im now at my most comfortable waking up with my kids, going to the beach and relaxing over a meal with friends.15. Taraji P. Henson: Hell, even the President of the United Statesfour of them, in factwere raised by single mothers. Nevertheless, mention that youre a single mom, and all-too-many of us still have to cut through a thick, gristly layer of stigma before were given our proper due.16. Mary Louise Parker: I wish I could give them everything that was a perfect little family paradigm, but I cant. Honestly, I feel like that doesnt even exist, or at least I try to tell myself that when I am feeling bad about not providing it.17. Amanda Stanton: I decided instead of being embarrassed of my failed marriage and ashamed of being a single mother, I was going to OWN it. Being the best mother you can be and giving your kids the BEST life possible has nothing to do with your relationship status and you dont have to be happily married to have a picture-perfect family.18. Solange: I think its really important for every mother to find their own way.19. Michelle Williams: You make it work.You keep getting out of bed. Sometimes its just because you know theres a cup of coffee downstairs. -- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website.
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