To keep away from them

[lonelyworld]

Hi everyone, this is probably not a first world problem but I would like some encouragement and success stories if possible. I am a lone parent from day one to a DS who is just starting school full . It hasn't been easy with no support and I have been looking forward to him going to school so I can do something meaningful with my life . I was excited to tell my friends how much I was looking forward to going to college and eventually to uni to retrain in a field I have always been passionate about. One proceeded to tell me I wouldn't be able to do it as I am a single parent and the other suggested I took my son to my mum who lives in another country to live with her because it would be impossible otherwise
Their comments made me very sad although I didn't expect them to help I was at least hoping for some encouragement .i know it will be hard but it's nice to have someone believe in you . Am I being unreasonable to keep away from them because since speaking to them I have started to doubt myself but I really want to make a life for myself.
Any of you have success stories. Please share and help lift my spirits up .
Thank you for reading

You can do this! Expect it to be hard work, it will be. Access is very full on but it's really good preparation for uni.

I am a lone parent of 3 children and I started access when my youngest was 3. I'm now nearly halfway through my degree which involves placement as well as assignments and exams. It's busy but I adore what I do. My children have adapted well too. It will be so worth it.

I would advise you to apply for everything you can financially, I was awarded extra money from the access to learning fund for travel when I was at college, and again at uni which has made finances less of a worry.

Best of luck to you.

@TreacleFarl we can do this . You have come very far . Don't give up that will prove the naysayers right. Wish you a speedy recovery

@BanginChoons wow well done . The financial part is a bit of a worry but thank you for mentioning. I will look into how much financial help I can get . I am so excited to start now
Thank you very much ladies

You can defiantly do this...definitely. I know quite a few people who have even managed this with full time work (don’t recommend but just saying it’s possible). It’s very possible. One of my friends drives a fork lift full time and studied (and obtained) a business studies degree with very high marks with english as a second language. Do not let anyone tell you that you can’t do this!

You can do this! I became a single mum to twins when they were 5 weeks old, since then I've re-trained as a nurse! Best thing that I've ever done!

Go for it lovely xxx