Becoming a single parent. Any help and stories?

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In 7 months time I am becoming a 23 year old, single mum.
I just wanted to know that I’m not alone and read some positive and maybe nagative stories from people who have experienced or are experiencing this?
Also any advise would be great :)

At 17 I became a single parent.
I used to get some really hurtful stuff said to me and behind my back. Always questioned and ridiculed about my decisions.
Everyone handles things differently but I was fine.
I had a good support network behind me and it all worked out fine.
I only spent 6 months on benefits before I was in work.
I got into another relationship and at 23 my second was born. That relationship deteriorated and I was once again a single parent and I was for 2 and a half years.
I'm a very independent person, so I've enjoyed having that time with me and the children.
I am now in a relationship now, and he aboslutely adores my children and I'm just about to complete a degree and fingers crossed go onto a master's, it's all worked out.

I became a single parent at 19 to DD, I managed to do an open uni degree alongside working part time and spending precious time with her. One individual person was vile (a lady at baby group asking me if I was on benefits after I told her my age). In a way I find it easier being a single mum, I just have myself and DD to look after and I can do my own thing, but I enjoy being independent. I’m 20 weeks pregnant with DD2 and newly single again, I’m a lot happier. My only advice would be is fuck other peoples opinions, don’t be afraid to ask for help/support if you want it and don’t feel guilty if you ever want to spoil yourself, have a night away from your little one and cherish your baby.

@Lilbear14 Thankyou for sharing your story! Sounds like your doing really well now, so happy for you!!
My parents don’t know yet, I hope they’ll be here for me but I’m not so sure at the moment.
My ex (the father) knows that I’m preganant but absolutely doesn’t want me to keep it and isn’t in the slightest supportive, just wants me to sympathise with him.
I’m also a very independent person, I have a well paid full time job and have lived by myself for 3 years, I’m excited for this baby but also very very scared and anxious.

Yeah my first father wanted nothing to do with us. Infact he didn't see my child until he was 2.

He's matured and he is fantastic with him now, he's 11.

I think even women and men in relationship get scared, but I must admit I was absolutely terrified of the concept of doing it on my own. But in on reflection I probably did a hell of a lot better than I would have in a toxic relationship. Take each day as it comes and enjoy your pregnancy and your child

@coffeekittens I’m hoping I’ll feel the exact same as you do, happier! I look to the future and see me and my baby happy together but nervousness and panic is also getting in the way at the moment.
You and your story gives me a lot of hope though, Thankyou !

I became a single parent at 20, and had three children by 26 after another failed relationship.
I became a lot stronger as a person and I really respected myself a lot more as my children only had me to depend on. I was lonely at times but during that time it made me think about what I wanted for my future.
I now have four children and am married to a wonderful man who took on my other three kids as his own. My life is great now, but being a single mum was the making of me and made me into the woman I am and me and my children are all really close.