People ask me how I've raised three children as a single parent

Reham Khan, a woman who has walked through both fire and storm, once declared with a voice of quiet strength: “People ask me how I’ve raised three children as a single parent but honestly, parenting has been a breeze.” To many, these words seem almost impossible, for the path of the single parent is known to be hard, steep, and unrelenting. Yet in this saying lies not denial of hardship, but a revelation of inner strength. She shows that when love is fierce, when resilience is steadfast, and when purpose is clear, the burdens of life can become light—even when the world expects them to crush you.

The origin of this thought lies in Khan’s own life, for she faced the trials of raising children without the steady presence of a partner. In societies where the family is often judged by its conformity to tradition, the single parent bears not only the weight of daily responsibility but also the sharp arrows of scrutiny. Yet her words reflect triumph over both duty and doubt. She found in parenting not despair, but joy—not unbearable toil, but the flowing strength of love that transforms sacrifice into fulfillment.

History is filled with examples that echo this truth. Think of Cornelia, the mother of the Gracchi brothers in ancient Rome. Widowed young, she raised her children alone, and when asked about her wealth, she pointed to her sons and said: “These are my jewels.” Like Reham Khan, Cornelia showed that the measure of a parent’s success is not ease of circumstance but the depth of devotion. Her life revealed that motherhood or fatherhood, when embraced with courage, can be a source of pride and light, even amid trial.

Khan’s statement also rebukes the world’s habit of pity. Many hear of the single parent and imagine only struggle, only defeat. But she reframes the story: what others call difficulty, she calls a breeze. The word itself speaks of lightness, of fresh air, of calm strength moving steadily forward. She teaches that perspective shapes endurance—where some see burden, the resilient see blessing. The breeze is not the absence of wind, but the grace with which one learns to move with it.

At the heart of her words lies a profound truth: love simplifies what fear complicates. To raise children is never easy, yet when done with unwavering love, the hardships seem less heavy, the sacrifices less bitter. The single parent, though alone in duty, is never alone in purpose. Love multiplies strength, turning exhaustion into perseverance and loneliness into resolve. This is the secret behind Khan’s declaration: that parenting, when fueled by love, can feel like the gentlest wind carrying one forward.

The lesson for us is clear: do not measure life’s challenges by the expectations of others. What appears impossible to the world may be a joy to the one who faces it with love and courage. Do not let pity or doubt define your journey. Instead, let your devotion, your faith, and your resilience define it. The world may see your task as crushing, but you may find in it your liberation, your strength, your victory.

Therefore, let this wisdom be handed down: whether as a parent, a teacher, a caregiver, or a leader, embrace your duty with love. For love lightens labor, and courage transforms trial into triumph. Remember Reham Khan’s words: “Parenting has been a breeze.” May they remind us that no challenge is greater than the strength that flows from the heart, and that even the hardest paths can be walked with grace when walked with love.