Im a 29 year old single mum. I do have a partner who doesn't live with me (we have been together a year or so) and I have a 5 year old son from a previous marriage.
I know that motherhood is tiring. But I have found the last 6 months or so, absolutely overwhelming.
I work 50 hours a week in quite a stressful job and I'm reasonably paid. I need my job as I literally have enough to pay bills and have a few treats during the month.
I've got a thyroid condition which requires medication and under investigation for suspected multiple scherosis with the neurologist.
Generally, I get two nights free a week when LO goes to his dads, but this time is spent going to the gym, and housekeeping, or seeing my partner, that it honestly just feels like I never stop and just relax or do nothing.
I am so tired everyday. By the time LO is taken care of, housework is done, I will be in bed for 11 and up again at half 6 to get ready.
I know I have it easier than some as I do have the nights free, but I just feel like I'm going to collapse one day from sheer exhaustion. The past two weeks have been particularly bad where I haven't been to the gym (I use this as a stress buster) as I just don't have the energy to go.
How do you other single working mums deal with this?