Single dad

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Heya everyone I thought I would put my first post up.
I'm
A single dad and have been now for over two years now and I love it so much. Yes it's been incredibly hard but the pay off is worth every second of it.

Had crazy moments in the last two years like my ex coming and going from my sons life whenever she felt like it, calling the police on me for no reason and they doing her for wasting their time, child services being called by her and they dismissed it completely and then declared that she isn't fit. So yes it's been hard I do admit that but you know what I would do it again

I thought I would add my son is 3 now

I’m always a bit puzzled why people think single parenting isn’t fun. Ok, yes, maybe it would be better with two loving engaged parents but that doesn’t mean I don’t love every day.

to all single parents.

I love been a parent . I think we need to shout the challenges because at times it really is tough but I have loved raising my Ds so far ( adolescence approaching)

Yes it’s flipping hard although it does sound like your ex has put you through the mill a bit.
We all have good days and bad days!

Single parent here too. It has its challenges but the relationship I have with DD is just the best

Single parent here too!
Although I never wanted to have a baby with the kind of circumstances I'm under I wouldn't change it for the world.
There are times where I think to myself I wish I could say to someone you deal with this tantrum because I need 5 mins to myself, but after I've dealt with it, I'm happy that I've been able to handle the situation myself and that I don't actually have the option of taking a step back. Makes me feel like I've accomplished something LOL.
The good moments definitely out weigh the worse moments

Hey! Same here, my DD is 3 in October. Her dad has been completely non existent although has started seeing her once a week for the last month.. which has been a bit strange

BUT - yes - i totally agree, single parenting has so many good points!! The communication levels between a single parent and their child seem stronger, I've noticed, and because of those strong communication levels the children of single parents can often have more advanced communication skills and ability to express and asert themselves. My daughter talks fully, in full sentences about her thought processes and emotions etc. Her communication skills are excellent (although her physical abilities are another story lol she still can't run properly! it's like a fast waddle) I have only noticed that children of other single parents have the same level of communication as DD. I have a single mum friend with a daughter the same age as my DD and the two of them sit there chatting about things they will do one day and why they have chosen Lions as their favourite animals lol! their expression and speech is incredible. My single mum friend and I both think it's because when you're a single parent at home with an only child you both only have each other to talk and so the child becomes very expressive as their voice is always heard, although DD gets very angry if people don't listen to her!

Single parenthood has some great aspects. It's hard, sometimes you just want a hand or not to be multitasking all the time.. but it's so so worth it.