I don’t want to be a parent anymore. I can’t cope with raising my children alone anymore. I can’t put them into care but I would hand them over to their father if he would take them because I can’t cope anymore but he wouldn’t and doesn’t even see them. I’ve nearly just cried in front of the teacher and im so embarrassed now she’s going to call later and I don’t know what excuse to make up, it’s just all too much now. I didn’t have my kids to raise them alone and I feel like I’m being sold a lie by people that tell me I should feel lucky or glad their father doesn’t bother with them, well I didn’t have them to raise them alone. He might as well be dead as there is no input at all and I’m not coping raising them on my own. I would give them to him if he would have them I can’t do it anymore. I have ME which means I don’t have them energy for them I do it I can barely function myself. I don’t know what to do anymore do I contact my ex and beg for his help?
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user1492757084 · 10/01/2024 10:05
Could your Mum or sister come and stay for a month or two?
You sound like you need a proper break and some real support.
Make each day as easy on your self as you can. Keep calm and do the bare minimum. Simple healthy meals, Tidy only the kitchen and bathroom, concentrate on kids schooling, health and early bedtimes.
Go and see your GP for a check up and tell her how you feel.
Brain storming for you ..
The kids grandparents on both sides - could they assist?
Is there a local park where kids can run out energy?
Could the father take the kids for one day per week?
Large local churches often have Sunday programs which are fun for kids while you can meditate/listen to music/rest in the pews.
Is there a single Mum's club nearby?
Does the teacher have any ideas?
Foster carers could give you a break from time to time if you have no one.
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