I Live With Another Single Mom—We're Raising Our Kids in a 'Mommune'
Summary
Two single mothers, Daniella and Anabelle, live together in New York City to raise their three children as one family. They call their arrangement a "mommune," where they share childcare and household duties to support each other emotionally and reduce stress.Key Facts
- Daniella has two sons aged 9 and 4; Anabelle has a 7-year-old daughter.
- They met in graduate school training to be teachers.
- The "mommune" combines the words "mom" and "commune" to describe their shared family life.
- Their living arrangement focuses on children and shared parenting, not romantic partnerships.
- The fathers of the children are involved in co-parenting and family events.
- They share daily routines like meals, school drop-offs, and homework, but parenting roles shift depending on needs.
- The mothers aim to reduce the mental and emotional workload that often exhausts single mothers.
- After two years, Daniella reports feeling less overwhelmed and happier living this way.
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