Hi,
I'm a single mum to a 16 year old boy. Been on my own since he was 3. No relationships since apart from the odd disastrous liaison!! No family support.
When my son was little I was so lonely, found it so hard to 'fit in'. 99% of friends were married or had partners so holidays and school holidays were so difficult as everyone was off doing 'family' things. Myself and my son found ourselves literally looking for anyone who was free!
Fast forward to now, I'm happy not in a relationship, I like my own company. My son is quite independent he doesn't need me as much. I still feel quite bitter, if that's the right word, as everyone who has support! A lot of very good friends, whom I look at as 'family' still just get on and arrange family events, holidays, nights out etc and I'm never included. Am I being too sensitive?