ATLANTA SINGLE MOM COPES WITH THE LOSS OF HER BELOVED HUSBAND

09/12/2021
Dawn Moore with sons Derrick, 29 (upper right) and Jamar, 23 (lower left)
Dawn Moore with sons Derrick, 29 (upper right) and Jamar, 23 (lower left)

In February of 2018, Dawn Moore's life changed forever. She lost her soul mate, beloved husband, and friend. Jason Moore was only fifty years old when he passed away due to complications from a stroke. His death was sudden and untimely, but the memory and impact that he left behind are timeless.

Jason Moore was a fun-loving, God-fearing, family man. He had a jovial personality. "He always made me laugh. He kept a smile on my face. That is how he got me. Initially when we first met, I interested, but over time we developed a friendship and it blossomed into a relationship then we got married," says Moore. The two met in 1993 while they both worked at AT&T. They wed four years later and were married for 21 years up until the time of Jason's death. The two were inseparable they did everything together.

Jason and Dawn Moore
Jason and Dawn Moore

Jason and Dawn built a life around their family and community through their church, Wright Street Baptist Church. Jason was very active in the ministry there. He served as both a Deacon and a Trustee. Jason's absence is certainly felt by his community and family.


Jason left behind two sons, Derrick (29) and Jamar (23). "Jason was a wonderful father. The boys know what it feels like to be a man and what is to be the head of a household because Jason set a solid foundation in his example for them," says Dawn. Not only was Dawn faced with the reality of losing her best friend and companion, but she also had to adjust to the reality of taking on single motherhood again.

Dawn understands that there is a purpose for her pain. Dawn is a life coach and founder of Moore 2 Life Consultants where she inspires others to achieve personal and professional goals. She believes that sharing her story can help others along their journey. Dawn confidently draws her strength to keep going from her faith. "I know that God is the head of my life and Jason's passing has caused me to lean more into Him," Dawn stated.

Being a single mother and raising children alone is quite the task. With one person carrying all the burden of breadwinning, making all the decisions, helping with homework, preparing meals, and administering care to the children it can all take a toll on the mother's emotional state. Edna Muhammad, LCSW, is a licensed therapist who has worked with many single mothers over the course of her career, and she understands the burnout that mothers face all too well. "Loneliness comes from various aspects concerning the single mothers that I see. Whether they feel lonely due to having to make all the decisions, there is silence, not having anyone to call on or a companion or thinking that they can't speak out loud. I am a firm believer that all this energy has to have an outlet," says Muhammad.

The loneliness that comes along with single motherhood no matter what its origin is common. Edna suggests a few tips to anyone not feeling like themselves:

  • See a medical professional concerning physical health first
  • Identify triggers that bring about sadness
  • Consciously take 5 minutes per day for self-care activities
  • Say "no" to others to keep from adding too much responsibility at once

Edna Muhammad is a seasoned clinician with over twenty years of experience under her belt working in the field of mental health as a licensed clinician and caseworker. Presently, Edna is managing her own private practice called Square of Wellness. Through her practice she counsels individuals, couples and families of color, and provides training and public speaking providing education of mental health awareness. Square of Wellness is on Instagram and Edna can be reached at squareofwellness@gmail.com for more information.  

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