OK, It's really hard work, no mnatter how mych you love your LOs. Sometimes....actually no, A LOT of the time it can be a real struggle. Not much money. Little or no support. Prejudice and judgemental attitudes.
BUT BUT BUT.
Despite all of that, I am SO much happier as a single mum.
And here is why.
- No selfish, bullying, controlling XP casting a shadow over me and making my life miserable.
- I have my own place. OK, it's not luxurious but it's warm, cosy (reasonably clean and it's MINE.
- What I say goes in my own home.
- No-one to think about but my and my DS.
- The pride of knowing I can and do manage on my own.
All of these things make me glad to be a single mum. And actually I think everyone who is should bloody well be proud of themselves!