Hey I'm a single mum to Ashlea, who just turned three.
Yes i agree that it is hard work, but i think being a mum full stop is hard work anyway. I dont feel any worse off since splitting with Ashy's dad when she was 16 months. I work part time, study part time and spend the rest of the time with Ash. Her dad and i have our moments of getting along well and not so well other times, but he has her while i work one day and one day while i am studying so she is only in day care two days.
Although i have no family here, i do have some great friends that i would go insane without!
Ash has gone away this weekend with her grandma and i am missing her like crazy! I thought i would really enjoy the break, but apparently not!!