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Chedderbites2 · 06/04/2022 10:37

Hi all i need some help/advice. I'm a predominately single mum to a toddler (ex has him one day a week) he goes to nursery the other 2 days while i work. Im having to reduce my hours as nursery closes at 6 and in my job role they require me to work until 8.30pm. I have considered swapping to all shorter shifts but they have no capacity for me to do this presently, also nursery have no space for extra days. Im in my middle 20s and have no family support. My mother is an alcoholic and my dad passed away a few years ago Sad. I feel as though i have no one to turn to at the minute. I am due to work the upcoming bank holidays as i have set days yet nursery will be closed and i have no childcare. I have no close friends or other family. I completly feel stuck in life. I am having to reduce my hours yet again and this worries me with the increasing cost of living. I am getting to the stage where i feel as though i no longer want to have my child anymore. It seems physically impossible. I cry most days for just an hours break or a day to myself but it never happens. Im really struggling to understand and see how i can improve my situation. I do have a partener but he has his own dc and we dont live together. He has also took on a promotion in work and works away every week so i only really see him for one evening so even that isnt really bringing me any joy despite him being a great guy. How do you manage?

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unicornsarereal72 · 06/04/2022 12:48

Child minder for child care? Different role or job with more consistent hours? Not an easy fix I know.

Try and make time for yourself in the evening when your little one is in bed. Exercise batch cooking. Etc.

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