to be on the verge of a breakdown after 3 days of single-parenting...

[Odysseus]

DH has been working long shifts for the last 3 days and as such, has not seen DS at all. I am KNACKERED.

I would like to take my hat off to single parents who do this day in day out. UTTER RESPECT.

Pass me the wine.

Blardy hell - too much virtual alcohol how many typos can one post have Quich send me some virtual pizza to soak it up - Meat feast

No problem MollieO.

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Hi Fairydust, just to let you know that my ex H has not seen my son for over 3 years, his choice, by son desparately wanted to see him. I do not get every other weekend off, my parents are elderly so do not get a lot of family help. Believe me you really do not want to wish to be on your own, working full-time bringing up a teenager and running a house on your own is not what you think it might be.

Thank you for your sentiments OP.

I think parenting in all its guises can be bloody hard work, you just have to read a few threads on Mumsnet to see how difficult it can be.

I'd join you in a glass of wine but the best I can manage is to suck on a piece of damp cloth...

My DH worked away a lot when our youngest was born-but she was the 4th.You've only got one, you don't know you're born!!

I take my hat off to single parents. All the ones I know do a really good job, and work full time. Aswell as all those endless jobs needing to be done over and over again, day after day.

OP - your post made me cry because tonight I am struggling and think single parenthood is frankly the shittiest thing I'll have a triple

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Good grief. I turn my back from post for five minutes and you're all on the slammers and what nots. Cheers.

Glad we're all friends though.