Looking to meet other mums who have separated from their partner

[BrightonRose]

Hi, my husband and I are separating. I feel like my entire world is falling apart. I have wonderful parents and friends but I don't know anyone who has been in the same situation and I'd love to meet other women who have been through this. We have a toddler and it's breaking my heart that he won't understand what's happening and will obviously be very upset. If anyone could help me see that I will get through this, I would be so grateful! Rose x

Not exactly the same but myself and my now ex partner separated yesterday. Been together 8 years next month. I have an 11 year old from previous relationship. I feel like she reached in and pulled my heart out. I know it is so hard.

Thanks for your message. I'm so sorry to hear that. We're in limbo at the moment with my husband staying half the week with us and half the week with his parents (Our toddler doesn't sleep well and is very demanding so I need the support despite the fact that I can't bare the sight of my husband at the moment). It's going to be so tough when he moves out probably and only does his 2 days a week. It's hard to see how things will ever be ok again. I feel so lost.

Hello @BrightonRose, I’m also a single mum of a toddler in Brighton. How are you doing? X

Hi BrightonRose, hope you are doing well. I know what you feel as I also divorced from my husband. The separation issues and dealing on your own with a child is one side but I am struggling with living as I can’t make a financial settlement with my ex as during the divorce I lived with our child in another country and my husband sits on all our assets here in England. I spent all my money and loans on lawyers and still can’t resolve it so he lives in our house and I with children have nowhere to live. All talkest protecting the child are a Nonsens. I hope your partner at least supports you financially so you don’t get into such troubles as I have. If you fancy to meet up one day in Brighton just let me know.

Hiya, I’m a single mum of 3, separated from ex when youngest was 6 months old. I’m 5 years in now. Of course it’s tough but so long as you can co parent without passing on anger (my ex is very shit), the kids, particularly at toddler age honestly won’t be that disturbed it will be just what they know.

Life is better when you are in charge of it and can maintain a stable household with no partner. You’ll be fine!

I travel with my kids now, great friends, excellent career, happy kids.