Hi all. After almost 12years together, my bf walked out on me 3 weeks ago, leaving me with 4 children, no money and a few debts to sort out. He is sleeping in his car at the moment, and left me basically so he can life the life he wants with none of the responsibility of a family. I wouldnt mind, but i have raised my kids from birth by myself anyway. All he ever did was play with them occasionally. I know I'll get over this, and that I'm better off without him, but does it get easier? He isnt here for me to share the ups and downs with anymore, and my kids all blame me for him leaving and are playing me up as a result. I've had to apply for benefits and am currently living on £50 a week until thats sorted out. my girls are 9, 3, 4 and my son is almost 14 weeks. I am so angry, and hurt by the way hes behaved. It really annoys me that i put up with so much from him, and now this. He comes round and sees the kids when he feels like it, he wont answer their questions when they ask why he left us, and i have to ring him every night just so that the girls can say good night. Sometimes he doesnt even bother answering his phone, and they go to bed upset even more then. I'm sick of hearing people say 'your better off without him' and 'you'll be fine, it just takes time' but its so lonely all the time. night are so bad that i go to bed with my kids now, just so i dont have to feel so alone. Nobody seem to understand, and this is the 1st time i've been on my own. i was with my ex from when i left home. Any advice for getting thru the 1st few month?
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