Single parents

Hi CrazyTiger, it is Marchhare here. One of the forum moderators. I am sure you will get some replies for this important and interesting topic. Thank you for introducing it.

Hi @CrazyTiger

I am a single parent now but my kids' Dad was around when they were young but he often travelled for his work and I was alone and my son was a very troubled child - his behaviour was a struggle - so what you wrote rings a loud bell - yes indeed

It would be easier for you to have contact with people who are going through that now but I can relate to bad days with a child - they can try us and wear us down - and that doesn't make us bad parents.

It just is - but what to you do?

I remember the exhaustion - I cried a lot at night and now I wonder if I shouted for help or if that was a dream - not one helped though - and I saw a child psychiatrist for my son - which was less that helpful

I used to walk with my kids on the pram a lot - even when they were getting too heavy - my daughter was a sunny-natured child and learned quickly when to stop playing the game my son was into - but all I can say is that it is incredibly hard and suggest you speak to your doctor about this

Being a single parent is a tough task - my ex-h was the kind of man who was absent when he was in the same room but he was there I guess - you are alone and the days and nights must run into each other

I wish you the best and I wish I had more to offer

Dec

Hi @CrazyTiger Welcome to the forum. It's nice to 'meet' you.

It's great to see you ask this question and reach out here. There are lots of single parents around and lots who have struggle days. I am a single mum of three and I have some really hard days with it. I find the struggle is harder with mental health stuff to manage also. My kids are one of the biggest reasons I have to keep going and keep trying, but parenting also comes with enormous challenges. It can be really hard to find the energy and headspace to deal with myself sometimes, let alone myself plus three!

How old is your child (or children)? Do you have the support of other family or friends?

It would be great to hear some more about you if you'd like to and can share. You'll find lots of understanding here

Hope to hear from you again soon.