Hi, i'm a lone parent of 3 young boys, 7 and 5 (twins) going through a really horrible separation. No support financially or with the boys and is basically subjecting me to a hate campaign as i'm still in the house and he wants us to sell. Anyway..i guess the stress is beginning to feel overwhelming and i'm struggling as a parent. Very grumpy, tired, moany and cross. They do get on well but are young so i feel guilty if i leave to play on their own for too long as it always end up with tears or arguments but i have to be/do everything so simply can't be there all the time.
My question is how other lone parents divide up their time when with the children, there is homework / reading etc to manage, plus hopefully some fun times plus so many other essential. I try to let the mess go but there is a limit surely which is what today's grievances were about. so much bloody mess and it drove me insane.
I guess any survival tips as a single mum would be gratefully received.
ps = i have some lovely friends but they are all busy with their own families so i can't expect to much and my family are not local and pretty useless!
pps - i would really like to have more one on one time with them as well but don't know how i will ever manage that.
ppps - i think the hardest part of being a lone parent is the emotional responsibility that falls on your shoulders for 3 young people.I so want them to have happy and positive experiences but it's so exhausting.
sorry for long post! x
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loumaria · 15/11/2014 20:52
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