Hats off to single Mums (and Dads)

[C~Q]

Thanks Kat, I think it's really nice when someone aknowledges how hard it can be...and it is hard but it someways its easier. It's not easier if you have someone you love and who is a help but it is easier if the other person you have with you is more of a hinderence! For me it's way easier being a single Mum then putting up with XDH and his crap!

I think a lot of people don't want to moan (I mean really, who wants to hear it??) so it's nice when someone says "well done". When my Mum came over if I had a bit of a moan she would say "wow you'd think you're the only person who'd ever had 3 kids" Erm well she did and she was married, didn't work and had 2 sets of Grandparents to help...

Anyway I digress...I don't think you came accross in that way at all...so thank you!

[Vixstar]

I agree! There are days I count the hours until DH arrives home from work and if he is caught up at work i think Grrrrr.......

Single parents by choice or not - well done!!!!

xxxx

[Lulu]

Cmama, I know you are having a rough trot lately but I can vouch for our Santosha - she is a lovely lady and not the gloating type.

Ta Kat! It's not easy sometimes...but there are distinct advantages sometimes

xoxoxoxo

[Muffy]

I did not get that vibe at all,
As Lulu said - thanks but sometimes it isnt easy!! but most of the time i think i wouldnt have it any other way!!!

[Butterfly Child]

Thanks Santosha, it is hard at times but i wouldnt change it for the world...i see it like this if i was still with my ex... it would just be like having another child to look after lol

No in all seriousness i think the positives of being a single parent outweigh the negatives..for me anyway.
Sometimes we only pay attention to the negatives and dont enjoy the positives as a result the negatives take over..(i have no idea if that made any sense but it did in my head lol)

[Nai]

I say hats off to you too! My mum was a single parent and had no family support so I have seen first hand how tough it can be at times. I think you all do a wonderful job!

[Turkish Delight]

Sometimes i worry about this place

But i agree, hats off. I don't think i'd be able to do it.

[Junglemum]

i too am in awe of how single parents manage. My husband has recently been away for 2 weeks and to be honest i didn't cope well at all. I had an 7 month old not sleeping as well as a rowdy toddler who is up and full of beans at 6.30. Living on 4 hours broken sleep is hard work, but NEVER getting a break from the kids is really tough on a person. I had a few meltdowns and moments of 'i just can't do this anymore'. I am quietly freaking out because he is going in another two weeks for 3 weeks.

I take my hat off to all the single parents out, you do an amazing job holding your families together.

And cmama i too have met Santosha and she is a very kind and gentle person, her comments, as are mine, are heartfelt, meant to give you a pat on the back, not make you feel bad.