What do you find the most difficult and most rewarding part of being a single parent?

For those single parents out there, we know the challenges.
Juggling work, parenting, and the household can feel like a large mountain to climb.
The sole provider financially, while balancing a job or a career while being the single parent is no mean feat.

I realize households of 2 parenting adults go through this too, but I am focusing on single parent households.

What do you find most difficult about being a single parent?

What sacrifices do you secretly make so your cherubs can have the best possible life?

What are some of the things you do that helps you continue to be that awesome parent in the face of everything else?

What are some of the most rewarding things that you want to share?