Single parent with no family

[watermelonpie]

I'm a single parent to dd (4). I have a grand total of 2 family members who are both useless so we barely see them. I do have friends but at the weekend they're busy doing their family things and I'm just here miserable, trying to keep dd entertained. Her dad works abroad so rarely sees her.

I feel depressed and so fucking bored with my life. I'm only in my late twenties, this really isn't how I imagined life to be. Most people I know are going on holidays, getting married or just generally enjoying life whereas I'm just watching life pass me by slowly. Very fucking slowly.

I don't regret a thing and I love dd more than anything but is this really my life? I'm so fed up

I don't know what my aibu is but I'm just hoping I'm not alone in my fucking misery.

I have no advise but just wanted to say that you are not alone. I have been a single parent to my 2 DS for a long time. I have family close by - they are not interested in us unless it benefits them, DS’ Dad lives 10 minutes away and is a cock. Again not interested unless it benefits his ‘Hero Dad’ status (which everybody knows is a load of crap). Days are long, nights are lonely and I’ve turned into a hermit because I’ve been alone so long I struggle making conversation with people.

Know exactly how you are feeling

I am in your position, however, my dd is now a bit older and life is SO much easier. You can start to regain q social life a bit and childcare becomes less of an issue. You are still very young, so are very likely to have lots of opportunities in the future, even though it all feels a bit impossible now.

I have no advice as such but just wanted to say massive respect to you for raising your child alone
. I raise my DCs with my partner and still get annoyed at times with the daily grind, so I can only try to imagine how hard it must be for you. It is a bloody difficult job (enjoyable as well but I have a four year old and the tantrums can be 😬) - as I say no advice to give you but you are doing well! Be proud of yourself

Why don't the two of you go on a holiday. Eurocamp for example is amazing value and great for kids. You'd also meet new people and have fun.