I call us “social widows.” We have a husband, but to society, he does not currently exist. We carry all of the burdens in the world outside of the gates, and are raising our children as single parents. Yet, we still have the privilege of having our husbands a part of our lives through visits, calls and letters.

Friday nights can be really hard if you are focusing on the things you CANNOT do. Instead try to think about the things you can do. You cannot go out on a date – unless it is with your girls or your children. You CAN create a special time for yourself and your family. Lets be honest here. The partying scene is not where you need to be when you are trying to create a new legacy for your family. That scene particularly contributed to the problems you are dealing with today.