Society looks down on me or pities me as a single mother. How do I face this with dignity?

Your worth in Allah's sight is measured by your taqwa and your effort, not by your status or people's opinions. Demeaning pity and people's bad assumptions are not your responsibility to correct one by one. Hold your head up and show through your character and resilience that you are raising a good family. Choose to be around people who support you, not those who judge. Do not let people's words decide your self-worth or your children's. If someone hurts you excessively, distancing yourself without returning the harm is more dignified. Pray for peace for yourself. See single mothers.

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