... Who don't have any/much contact with their nrps.
Just a general support thread really to share our experiences/offer advice.
Ds is nearly 9 and I've raised him alone since birth. His dad hasn't seen him since he was a baby and provides no financial support.
I found it very tough and isolating when ds was little and really envied two parent families. Now he's older I feel sad sometimes for ds that he has no siblings, our little family seems tiny sometimes. I've usually had to work full time to provide and felt the accompanied guilt. It's hard carrying the burden of child sickness/holiday cover alone. I do get a bit envious of single parents who share care and get some free time.
On the upside, ds and I have an incredibly close relationship. He's my little pal and it just gets better as he gets older. Cause it's just the two of us, I can do lots of stuff with him now-holidays, travel etc. Two seems an easy number to cater for. I don't mind the weekends/holidays on, they're the most fun time. I like having complete control over our lives and parenting, there is no one else to consider and zero conflict in our household.
Dating can be hard, I've only had one serious relationship since ds was born but I'm only 34 and my lad will be at high school in a couple of years so there'll be time enough for that.
What are your experiences?
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FloozeyLoozey · 02/01/2015 07:48
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