Feeling really alone :(

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I know this section is for fun and games and that this isn't a "fun" post but it's the chat bit so hope this is okay.

I'm a single mum to a one year old DS, I live alone with DS and can't drive. The busses have stopped anyone getting on who isn't a key worker and most of my family and friends are too busy for more than a five minute phone call a few days a week.

Today I took DS in the baby carrier on a very long walk but I've just felt really alone. And on that walk it really hit me just how alone I actually feel. DS's dad list interest when DS was 7 months old so he's stopped being in the picture and DS is great and basically takes up all my time during the day but he's not so good for a conversation as it's very one sided lol.

So I guess I just wanted to ask for some company please and if there are any other women on here who are single parents that don't live with anyone else but their kids, how are you beating loneliness at the moment?

someone started a similar thread to you earlier today. Perhaps you could reach out to them? They were looking for some company. www.mumsnet.com/Talk/feeling_depressed/a3899316-Feel-alone?msgid=96205700#96205700 . Could you also look for some baby/toddler groups in your are? Google 'virtual baby groups in area' and see what comes up, or if you give your general area we can have a look for you. all the best x

I'm not a single mum but just wanted to send

I feel lonely, I guess I am using mumsnet, and have found an interesting guy online who I chat to as well. Its' not easy. I guess keeping in mind that this will eventually pass.

It's such a tricky time isn't it - surprised at buses, they should be usable for shopping trips etc.

But you're not alone, there must be other people feeling similar. I believe mumsnet has a section for people who live in the same region?

I hope you find similar friends to talk to op

You are not alone, will be lots of single parents in this position. I’m a single mum to 4, ages 9 and under. I don’t have any family or friends to call! Ex is absent and doesn’t seem them (hasn’t in 3 years) this situation certainly highlights how lonely I am.

I'm not alone or feeling alone at the moment thankfully but I have felt like you in the past.
It's horrific at times.
Could you try to have something to look forward to on a night when DS is asleep? I found doing something small but that made me feel like I was treating myself helped me through. A book you have been wanting to read? A movie? Pamper session and chocolate?
Anything that's a little bit of indulgence.

Sorry you feel alone OP My circumstances are different to yours but I’ve been feeling much the same and ruminating about all sorts of things and just feeling very alone in the world and sad. The lack of daily interaction can really start to take its toll. There will be lots of others feeling the same. No advice as such but just wanted to let you know you’re not alone in feeling lonely iyswim!

Thank you @sleepismysuperpower1 I've commented on that other thread too!

Mumsnet has been helpful for me a bit so far, and the busses are owned by a small private company so I guess they can do what they like. I tried to get on to get to the next town over to get some shopping (I live in a village) and was told that I had to be in a uniform to get on the bus

I hope there aren't many people in this position as as much as DS is a joy he's also hard work and I just really want a break but mostly just someone to talk to xxx

The kisses I did not mean to add! I clicked the autofill by accident!

Yeah yeah I bet you meant every one

@PumpkinP I struggle with one so salute you for managing four! If I'm totally honest I have one friend and my parents. I've lost some friends recently due to refusing to socialise whilst on lockdown as they seem to think it's fine.

@Spied Some evenings I try to but I usually use my evenings to clean and tidy so that I can spend the day focusing on DS and then crash into bed late but I will try to fit in a face mask and a book, thank you for the great idea!

@ThrowbackMagic I completely get what you mean and you're completely right that it's taking it's toll. It's nuts but I even miss the chats with some staff members at the one "big" local farm shop (the only shop in the village) which I'm aware sounds ridiculous.

I'm sorry that you are feeling so alone, it must be very difficult for you just now.

But on the bright side, just think what an amazing vocabulary your little boy will have when he does start talking, after him listening to you chatter!
I live alone, and the highlight of my day has been discovering a forgotten bottle of olive oil, just when I was thinking I had almost run out of it. How sad is that!
Keep on keeping on Comfy.