Emily Ratajkowski is wrong —single moms aren’t broken or easy
Emily Ratajkowski's essay about life as a single mom has sparked controversy, with some arguing that her portrayal is unrealistic and detached from the experiences of many single mothers. The author of this article, a young single mom herself, felt let down by Ratajkowski's essay, which she believes perpetuates negative stereotypes about single mothers. The author shares her own experiences as a single mom, highlighting the challenges and joys of raising a child on her own, and argues that single mothers are not broken or easy, but rather strong and capable individuals.
- ▪Emily Ratajkowski's essay about life as a single mom has sparked controversy among some readers.
- ▪The author of this article is a young single mom who felt let down by Ratajkowski's portrayal of single motherhood.
- ▪The author argues that single mothers are not broken or easy, but rather strong and capable individuals who prioritize their children's needs above their own desires.
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Parenting Emily Ratajkowski is wrong —single moms aren’t broken or easy By Miska Salemann Published June 15, 2026, 5:26 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google I recently read supermodel Emily Ratajkowski’s essay “Motherf—er” for The Cut about life after divorce as a single mom, in which she describes deciding to f–k her “way into a new kind of woman.” As a young single mom in New York City, I felt let down. Not because I object to women having sex, or think mothers should be chaste, but because her version of single motherhood feels completely detached from the reality I know of raising a child in this city. A few years ago, when I was eight weeks pregnant, I actually admired Ratajkowski.
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