For advice. I'm a single parent with 9 year old daughter. I've just started to work about 2 hours trave away - 4 hours round trip. The job's enjoyable but is difficult to manage with child as well.
Daughter's been at her Dad's for last fortnight. Was due to come home today then go back to ex's for another day. Then to my parents as I'm working away for the rest of week.
I've been really looking forward to her coming home. Last night she texted me to ask if she could bring her friend home for day. I explained that a bit short notice, I've not planned for friend and that I had arranged day ending with meal with family. So No. Daugther has now decided to stay at her Father's as no fun here.
Am so disappointed. My Dad says it's my fault as I've taken on too much with this job. Also he says I drink too much and my friend (femle) is around here too much.
Am not in a good place at the moment.