Single mum living with a parent

[Shar211]

Hello,

I’m currently live with my mum and have a 6 year old. I’m heading closer to 30 and work part time as well as completing a degree part time. I love my family but as I head closer to 30 I feel the need to develop as my own person and be a positive role model to my 6 year old. So I guess I feel the need to spread my wing and attempt to do things on my own, potentially moving out and being as self sufficient as possible. I just wondered if anyone had any advice of if this is an option or whether I am being loopy considering this option during my current situation with studying. Also, if anyone is in a similar or has been in a similar situation at some point, would greatly appreciate any ideas or options. I Guess I also feel a little cut off as most parents I know have partners and husbands/ wives, so every situation is individual and I am cut off from friends I used to have after having my daughter. Any advice on being able to socialise with other lone parents/student parents or parents living with family members and/ or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Shari

Lived on my own since 17, then ended up moving back at around 24, which was hard for everyone because the boundaries around raising your dc with gps can get very mixed up. Especially when your saying no and gps are saying yes, but the biggest thing you sometimes don't see is the help. Not just with childcare but the pressure of bills. Now I moved back out at 28 and have had a live/hate relationship ever since. Now I'm a lot better, but all the pressure is on me and as you get older it's harder to think it's just a rough patch. Lots of lonely times but again lots of times I can do my own thing. If you do move out don't do it because you think you should, and be realistic