Any Single Moms?

I was a single mom for a couple years...then got married...now getting divorced so I am a single mom again. For me it was easy being a single mom in the beginning because that was all I knew. After have a husband to lien on though, I feel as though I am lost too right now. It is almost like I have to "re-learn" the single mom thing. I know that the first time I had the confident - I can do it all on my own attitude and meant it. I was okay with myself and felt I was in a good place. Now, going through a bad divorce I feel beat up (emotionally) and it is making it hard. Getting the right job and making it work - and getting a place on your own again will not work until you are emotionally and mentally secure and peaceful. Take some time to relax and let things move slowly and naturally. You do not want to take on too much at once, if at all possible, because it could back fire on you. Lean on your friends and family during this rough time - that is what they are there for and you will eventually be so used to everything that you won't even remember what you were so confused or concerned about before.... Good luck!!!

Well at first i moved back in with my family. They were supportive. My mom took me to sign up for assistance while job hunting. She paid for anything i needed. I finally got a job and my mom ensured i had a ride there and back everyday. Now i work but can't afford my own place yet. My mom is the one person who helped me get back on my feet. She helps me with my son alot especially when he is real fussy. She has been real understanding and supportive. I have had help elsewhere but mainly my mom. You should see about state assistance for families.

I have been a single mom for 7 years. I got separated from my sons dad when my son was 1 year old. It was hard at first, specially financially. I finally got a better job and little by little got back on my feet on my own. It is a struggle but , for me at least, it is totally worth it. It was the best thing I could have done for me and my son. I always think how many women make it with more than one child and how I only have one so I can do it too.

I guess we are in the same boat. The only difference is that, I knew I am going to be a single mom, a few weeks after knowing that I am pregnant. It took me a lot of tears...and to be honest, I still cry. But now that I am a mom, there's more to being a single parent... than being single. That's 2 different things. Because now, I realized that I can deal with being single...but being a mom and a father at the same time involves a lot of challenges-- but will always be rewarding.