The author, right, and her son, left, have a close relationship.
Courtesy of Melissa Drake
- As a single mom, I was the primary female influence in my son's life for many years.
- I dated men with moms who were overly involved and controlling; I didn't want to be like them.
- Allowing my son's soon-to-be-wife to step into the lead role was necessary.
Our immediate family has been small for most of my son's life — just the two of us. I so appreciated being the first...