As my wheels were spinning one day, thinking about how many “hats” we switch on and off while playing our many roles, I remembered an old wish I once had.
At 21 years old, I realized that I would begin my journey of motherhood as a single woman. I quickly set out to find friends in the same boat as I was. Initially, I thought that being a single mother was the end of the world. I had relinquished any and all thoughts of finding my “Prince Charming” and my “happily ever after”. Looking back, I wish I could sit that young woman down and explain to her that life had only just begun.
Much to my surprise, there were more women than I had imagined who were single mothers as well. While chatting one day, we discussed how amazing it would be to start a single mom group where we could all meet up and just enjoy the company of women going through some of the same struggles. For whatever reason, the idea remained just that.
Years later and now at a different stage in life,I found myself with a new set of “issues”. These days I juggle managing my household, raising a preteen and “two under two”, navigating married life, and a plethora of other responsibilities. Many days I felt as if I had no one to talk to, and once again I sought out a friend who could identify with my challenges.
This search led me to the desire to follow through with that wish that I had many years ago to establish a group geared towards enjoying the company of likeminded women walking similar paths. Which in turn prompted me to create “The Hat Rack”.
This mixer was the first of hopefully many meet ups. We had a couple of drinks, some lite bites, shared a few laughs and made a few connections. These lovely ladies took a moment to make some “me time” and unwind by hanging their hats up on the rack.