40+ Lone parents

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I'm 49 and a lone parent (13yo and 20yo) am I in the minority on Mumsnet? It appears alot of the LP's here are a lot younger!

46 (feel about 86) with DDs 8 and 6

Hello can I join too. I have two Dd 6 and 1. Feel ancient most of the time and can't imagine ever having a partner again. Be nice to talk to those of a similar age x

Oh and I'm 41!

I think there are a lot of us! I'm 48 (eeeeek!) DD12 and DS 10. I split up with alcoholic and difficult ex about 2 years ago, we sold the house and I moved with the DCs last November. I am so glad- but also so tired! I do find it hard doing everything, and unfortunately I am not gifted at DIY. It's a bit pathetic, but I have somehow managed to avoid mowing a lawn throughout my whole life. It's time to learn!

I am 52. I have an 11 year old DS with Aspergers. I probably don't belong here quite yet.

STBXH is looking for somewhere to move out to and is having an affair with a much younger colleague.

I still can't believe what is happening.

I was wondering the same 41 with 3 kids 4 and half, 2 and half and an 8 month old baby, OMG!!!!

40 in a couple of weeks!!

Can I join you then?

dd11 & ds2

Fat, 40 & single.. Life's a bitch!!

No posts for a while but such a good idea that I'm posting anyway. I'm 41 & one DC who is 3. Most mums of my age - single or otherwise - have much older children. I often feel about 100! It is great to know there are a few older mums with little children out there

By the way, rainbow, your comment made me laugh - fat, 40, single - life's a bitch....love it!

Can I join you please?45 with DS who is 4...his Dad left us 2 weeks ago.

53....4 kids...29,30....nearly 16 and nearly 18!! ....lonely and hard work at times but better than being in a miserable marriage! :)

Signing in.

47 with 2 DD's - 6 & nearly 3.

I'm mostly knackered.

Waving to everyone - 51 here, I've always been on my own with ds12. I used to be knackered (and stressed) all the time - but now I don't try and do it all, I'm not so tired. It's definitely more boring and lonely but it's sustainable now.

mid 40s, 19 year old DD just away to uni. Bit of a shock but dead proud of her cos I did it all by myself since she was a few weeks old

42, DS 14 nearly 15 and been LP for 9 years come May Bank holiday feel like an old hand but things are changing due to DS growing up and pulling away. Miss my little boy...

Well there are loads of us!
Anyone in Essex/E.London with young kids?
A meet up might be nice!

Just saw this ... jumping in, late as usual.
54 very soon, DD of 13. We've been on our own since she was 4. Serial cheating EH does pay maintenance (and wants a Noddy badge for doing so) but has never been involved in her upbringing - even when we were married. Emigrated when DD was 7. Knew no-one in our new town, bar an old school friend 2 hours' drive away, and an ex-work mate, both of whom have never married or have children but who've been there for us. Was horrible horrible horrible the first few years, mainly because I really didn't want to be here (long story). But - we've muddled along, and now just moved house and I'm feeling happier than I have in a long time. In the throes of starting a new biz - v scary but v exciting too.

Hard as it's been, I don't, for one second, regret booting that fucker the EH.

And it's nice to see I'm not the only lone old bat trailing a younger-than-expected precious...