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PITH1 · 19/03/2023 21:41

I'm 30, a single mum of 2 DC (7 and 3), broke and moving 8 hours away to Scotland next week where we don't know a soul. I'm currently living in temporary accommodation and have no chance of being housed where I currently live. I added myself to open housing lists all over the UK and have been offered a gorgeous little maisonette flat in Scotland on the edge of a small town about 30min from Glasgow. Lots of green space and a small school. Have visited and really liked it. My children's father doesn't want anything to do with them and hasn't since my youngest was born so that isn't an issue. I don't have family support and I haven't been happy for a long time here and have been wanting a fresh start but I'm nervous and it's taken a lot of guts for me to do this. Does anyone have any stories/tips about moving far away on your own? Especially with young DC. Or can anyone tell me their experience of living in Scotland? Making friends there? Thanks for reading x

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WineIsMyMainVice · 19/03/2023 22:00

No real advice I’m afraid but I just wanted to wish you every success and good luck. You are doing the right thing for your children and that’s what a great parent should do. It will be nerve wracking at times but go with your gut!
Good luck op.

MumOf2workOptions · 19/03/2023 22:00

You sound an amazing Mum putting your kids first
I wish you every success with your new adventure ❤️

Tabitha888 · 19/03/2023 21:58

No advice but you are so brave and amazing for doing the best for your kids x

Weedoormatnomore · 19/03/2023 21:57

Just want to wish you good luck. Hope the move goes well. Scottish folk are very friendly !

Cocacolathanks · 19/03/2023 21:52

No advice but didn’t want to read and run - what you’re doing is fantastic and I wish you the best. Your children are lucky to have a kindhearted mum like you x

Freshstarts22 · 19/03/2023 21:43

No advice but I think you’re incredibly brave and your kids would be proud of you if they understood.

My gut says if you have no ties to where you are now and no support, then go for it.