The new movie has a somewhat more "mancession"-relevant scenario--16-year-old Nell lives with her single dad, a widower.

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And I think about my mom -- a single mom, because my dad left when I was a baby.

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My brother and I were single digits in age when my dad sprung it on us.

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In one of its current spots a haggard-looking single mom argues with a deadbeat dad who's moving out-of-state.

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When the Hummer H2 debuted its monstrous frame, my Dad covetously pointed out every single one on the road, especially the obnoxious yellow ones.

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These men were like conspirators, with a single plan in their minds, and the sight of them impressed me, because Dad was clearly in charge.

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