Hustling Through Motherhood: How I Survive as a Single Mom Doing Delivery Work

At some point in life, many of us imagine what motherhood will look like. For me, I never imagined doing it completely alone.

But life doesn’t always go according to plan.

Today I’m a single mom doing everything I can to provide for my child — juggling Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Spark deliveries just to keep our life moving forward. It’s not easy, it’s not glamorous, and some days it feels impossible.

But when you’re a parent, you find a strength you never knew you had.

Being a single mom isn’t something you truly understand until you’re living it. There’s no clocking out, no backup shift, and no one to split responsibilities with. It’s just you, your child, and the determination to make it work no matter what.

For me, that means juggling life while working multiple delivery apps — Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Spark. It’s not glamorous, but it’s honest work. And it’s how I keep a roof over our heads and food on the table.

Learning to Work Around Motherhood

One of the hardest parts about being a single parent is that your child always comes first — but the bills don’t wait.

I’ve had to learn how to plan my work around my child’s needs. Some days that means delivering early in the morning. Other days it means working late nights after bedtime or squeezing in orders when I can.

Delivery driving gives me flexibility, which is something many traditional jobs don’t offer single parents. If my child is sick, I can stop working. If daycare falls through, I adjust my schedule.

That flexibility is the only reason I’m able to keep everything together.

The Reality Behind the Hustle

People sometimes think delivery driving is easy money. The truth is, it’s a constant hustle.

There are days when:

Orders are slow

Gas prices feel impossible

Customers don’t tip

My car takes a beating from driving all day

And on those days, I still have to keep going. Because when you’re a parent, quitting isn’t an option.

Every mile I drive is for my child.

Managing Three Apps to Stay Afloat

To make enough money, I don’t rely on just one app.

I run Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Spark so I can maximize opportunities. If one app is slow, another might have orders.

It takes patience and strategy:

Watching busy hours

Choosing the right orders

Learning which areas tip better

Balancing gas and time

Over time, I’ve learned how to make the most of it. It’s not perfect, but it helps me survive.

The Emotional Side of Doing It Alone

The hardest part of being a single mom isn’t always financial — it’s emotional.

There are moments when I wish I had someone to lean on. Someone to help carry the weight.

But then I look at my child, and I remind myself why I keep going.

Every sacrifice, every long day, every mile driven is building a life for them.

Strength I Didn’t Know I Had

Becoming a single mother forced me to discover strength I didn’t know I had.

I’ve learned how to problem solve, how to keep going when things feel impossible, and how to build a life from scratch.

It may not look like success to everyone else.

But when I see my child safe, fed, and loved — I know I’m doing something right.

For Every Single Parent Out There

If you’re a single parent trying to hold everything together, just know this:

Your effort matters.

Even on the days when it feels like no one sees how hard you’re working.

Your child will.

And one day, they’ll understand just how much you fought to give them a better life.

Being a single mom has forced me to grow in ways I never expected. Some days are exhausting. Some days feel unfair. But every day I remind myself why I keep going.

My child is watching me build a life for us from the ground up.

And even if the road is long, every mile I drive is proof that I refuse to give up on our future.

Down below I'll show you what I make in a week, how many hours I work and what my bills partially look like. (Wasn't able to comment screenshot so I will create a separate note with proof!)

Rent: $800

Car note: $250

Groceries: $200-$300 or so a month.

You too could be bring in this income! All you need is hardwork, motivation and strong determination! Every week I make sure I try to hit a certain goal so if I were to look for a new apartment or something they see it's been stable income! Hope this helps!!❤️