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First Christmas as a lone parent

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rockingbird · 23/12/2022 09:36

Just that really, I need to write down how I'm feeling. 😔 social media is full of happy families posing for pictures, I can't bare it. This will be my first Christmas as a single parent, my stbexh decided his dick brain was more important that his wife and kids.. something I just couldn't live with and the enormity of his actions, endless lies and massively controlling behaviour sent me packing with the kids earlier this year. We've just moved into our new forever home.. so it's a bit hectic! I don't have much family around me and it's pretty much going to be me and the kids. I guess I'm just sad about being a lone parent, I've had no conversations with my exh about presents - I've bought them all and I'm good to go, not a single penny contributed from him. This is on top of furnishing a new house!! Fml sorry just moaning! Words of wisdom welcome.

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LongAndWindingRoads · 29/11/2023 10:37

It's so true and well done.
I think not looking at being a lone parent in a negative light helps.
I am a widowed lone parent, my husband died whilst my children were still very young, the last thing they needed was a bitter resentful Mum.
You can still live a wonderful way of life, you adapt to a new normal.

Happierwithouthim · 29/11/2023 12:40

That's a fabulous update OP, well done you.
Yep all us single ladies have our own toolboxes!

I'm going into my third Christmas in our new home and it's only now it feels really nice. 6th Christmas since separation, two were spent in family home, one in rented accommodation.

tortiecat · 29/11/2023 12:42

What a lovely update OP. Well done on all you have achieved this year - loving the toolbox. Wishing you and the DC a wonderful festive period.

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