Hi everyone
im a single mum, have been for nearly 9 years. My ex husband moved to another town a few hours away when we split up. He sees our children twice a year - his choice. My son lives independently now but I still have my 12 year old daughter. She is fairly attached to me but does enjoy seeing her dad. He’s had many girlfriends but they’ve always been nice to my kids. As everyone knows, cost of living is sky high. I’ve been struggling more and more. I do not waste money. I’m frugal, I budget. I had to start all over again financially after my husband left me. He’s barely helped with kids expenses. I live from week to week and have a couple of credit cards for emergencies. I’m really stressed thinking of the next 5 years putting my daughter through high school and all the expenses. I love her more than anything but am going steadily downhill financially. Her father has a good job. I don’t want to part with my daughter but sometimes think I should send her to her dad even if it’s for one year so I can try save a little money.
I just want other mums opinions if they think this would be a bad move. Would it possibly make my daughter feel rejected or mess up her schooling and social circle? I don’t have any family to help me and worry I’m not going to manage to keep providing for her.