To think that working is impossible for another 12 months at least?

[Marmaladedandelions]

I am pregnant and have a 1 year old. I have no husband or support. I won't earn enough to cover childcare costs.

I'm not being unreasonable, am I? This is one of the few times when I really wish I was!

I think it would be much more stressful for you to be working now or in the near future. It seems that you are mostly after the interaction and social side of it anyway, rather than needing money. In which case, forget the idea of work and just concentrate on finding like minded people and socialising a bit. Build up a bit of a network.
Find kids groups and activities and go to as many as you can to see if you like them. Try children's centres. Loads of free drop in groups. Bumps and babes get togethers, try the local 'what's on' section on netmums website. ( it's not well liked on here but it has a brilliant local what's on section), also has a section to meet other local mums, you can message them and meet up if you think you would get along.
Go for a swim at your local leisure centre if they have a crèche?
Can you invite children from your sons school for play dates to make friends with the parents and help your son settle back into school?
Get your son into beavers/cubs and help out where possible there? (I'm a cubs leader and there are lots of things you could join in with bringing a little one)
Think what would help you get out and meet people that also sounds appealing and just go for it :-)

I agree with the above, just get yourself out there. Yes its hard, but given you were considering going back and training as a social worker, surely making the effort to attend a few classes or play sessions should be a breeze? Look for centres that have a creche so you can do a computer course or something, so you can meet other people. Or go into a toddler group and just start chatting. I think its a shame that you won't give counselling more of a go but I mentioned that in a previous thread and you got angry, so I will say no more.

Do you do school runs? I have made many friends from the school run. I think you are wrong to assume everyone who is getting frustrated at your replies are envious - I cannot imagine anyone ever being envious of such a dreadful situation.