Positive Single Parenting Stories

[jordi905]

My ex partner and I recently split after 6 years. We are both only 22 and have 2 girls together (5 and 1). Although I made this decision to separate, I am struggling to adjust and wanting to go back. Although I'd never judge another family for separating I'm judging myself and I feel like a failure. I come from a very toxic single family upbringing myself and I thought I'd got it "right" and finally had a "proper" family. Any positive single parenting stories would be amazing to hear right now!

Hey I have been a single parent now for 7 years. My children have had a pretty rough time as their father was abusive towards them and me. Many many court hearing later and there is a no contact order in place. It is hard for the children not seeing their father, but, but , but. ...
We are all doing amazingly well. Kids doing very well in school, they belong to many after school clubs and have many interests.
I work part time (while kids at school). We have a lovely house, family and a great support network.
In spite of their obvious difficult start in life and their sadness over not seeing their father they are very happy children and I am a much happier person.
The transitional period is hard. Adjusting to being a single parent is hard, but like everything the main thing is your attitude to it all.

I’m a single parent and have been since my son was born.
I work full time and with the help from UC he attends nursery.
Yes, I’m tired but I’ve got my own income, I pay my bills and manage to make time/budget for fun activities.
My son sees his dad 1-2 times a month- sometimes I use that time to clean the house others I go on a night out and enjoy myself.

He’s happy, well adjusted and I’m very proud of our little family.