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since ds, i feel at a loose end. Any Ideas?

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meandthomas · 03/05/2004 20:57

Hi, since the birth of my ds I feel I have lost my identity. His dad and I are no longer together (my choice not ex-p) and I guess I am just feeling incredibly alone. During the day no one is around and I feel really isolated.In the evenings I am too tired to do anything. If anyone has any ideas, support or advice, it'll all be greatly recieved....

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chloeb2002 · 14/05/2004 19:25

Thats Fab! you will love it! one word of adice from the converted... be really organised from the word go! do asignments as they arrive and then you will have loads of time to go out with all your new mates!!!

tammybear · 14/05/2004 20:39

Ive been doing part time college the past year, got my exams end of the month but it is a great way of getting out of the house. Im hoping to do something else next year. At least you can build up qualifications for the future

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meandthomas · 16/05/2004 20:18

yeah should be good. Not sure how possible it'll be with ds (the course is really intensive)
well i wont know unless i try eh

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chloeb2002 · 19/05/2004 20:42

Hey there meandthomas what course are you going to do?

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meandthomas · 19/05/2004 22:16

Hi, I'm doing a foundation course in art and design. Its a very intensive 1 year course! Te first 10 weeks are the worst..I'll be counting the days, and accepting any help offered

What course are you doing chloeb?
How are the exams going?

xx

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Soulfly · 19/05/2004 22:25

I was also 19 when i had my first child i was married but dh worked alot so i know how lonely it can be. Most of my family worked so i didn't see them a great deal. But go to mother and baby groups, even just to get you out the house. I was very lucky in that i met a friend that moved in next to me, and shes my best friend even now and that was bout 4 or 5 years ago. Shes more like a sister now than a friend. I hope you find some friends, i know how lonely it can be. Keep smiling. don't let it get you down too much.

chloeb2002 · 20/05/2004 22:08

Hi meandthomas, i did a one year access to health and Im now doing the diploma in nursing (Adult Branch). My acces year was hardest and Ill agree totally with the first ten weeks! suppose the biggest bit of advice is to have a plan A plan B and a plan C in childcare! they have a habit of falling to bits when it matters most. I also had to accept that there were some times when I wanted to be with DD when she was under the weather and such, but had to go to college instead. Missing time meant too much catch up. I have her in chrece when im in college and with either the babay sitter, neighbours or my mum when she ill! not often but it happens. Its really doable tho going back to education just stick to it and you will get there! Enoy it too of course!

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