Site for single dads...

[Londoner555]

Not specifically, but somewhere I can talk to other people going through similar? Not sure there will be many men on here in this situation...

About to become a single dad with 3 kids to two different women (not at the same time obviously).

Obviously gutted but want advice from people going through similar as I need coping methods. I feel like disappearing in to a black hole. I'm so depressed and she's left simply because she doesn't love me anymore.

Can anyone here advise? Any other sites I could use? Or anyone here feel they can advise me re my situation? Falling apart at the seams and feel like my entire life is ruined.

I don't know about single dads but www.mumsnet.com/Talk/dadsnet
There is a section on here, although not sure how popular it is.

There's an organisation called gingerbread too, for single parents. I know two single parents who used them and found them very helpful.

Your life isn't ruined. You'll be able to do it! It's daunting to think about, but you'll get there.

Thanks @PMmehunx - I'm completely devastated by this. Don't know what to do and feel like it will never get any better.

No idea, but sending you a ((hug))

Daddit on reddit is what you're looking for. Men supporting men through raising children, life and mental health. It has lots of nice light hearted content but takes mental health very seriously, it's not a toxic place at all. Sounds ideal for you.

Understandable you'd feel devastated, it is a huge thing.

You don't feel like it, but it will get better. There'll be family days out, you'll get a new routine for yourself, you'll have all those random funny moments with the children. Just have to get over the hump first.

Daddit that prawn mentioned sounds great. Similar to here, with lighthearted threads, but serious stuff and support when you need it. Those types of things can be a godsend sometimes.

Thanks all. I just feel like it'll never get better. Sat looking at their two empty rooms down the hall. I feel like my life just ended.

Sending you and a hug. It will get easier with time, your life has not ended even if it feels that way tonight. Are the kids with you now or their mum? see if there’s a local dads group near you too- how old are the kids?

It is crap at the moment, but it will get better. You have to believe that. Talking it out helps, so joining father's groups is a great idea.

Single dad. 2 kids. 2 different women. Nobody going to touch me with a barge pole!

My ex has 5 kids to two different women (1 with ex 4 with me) doesnt see any of them. He doesnt struggle meeting women though so im sure you will be fine.

My ex has 5 kids by 4 people but still manages to meet people, doesn't bother with his kids but has time women

It'll get better for you although I've felt the same I have 2 by 2 different dads and always wonder if I'd find someone again but I guess you have to believe there is someone when the time is right

just focus on your kids and you'll be fine :)