Relationships

[Sarahhhh30]

Hi all,
So I’m a single mum to a two year old little boy and I’m finding the lonliness part really hard.

I won’t be going back to work till next year, I do have have friends but we are all at different stages, a couple of them have older children, one is pregnant and works full time etc etc.
And as for relationships well how do single mums meet anybody 😂 I’m at a loss.
I honestly think sometimes being a mum is the most loneliest place in the world. I’d love for someone to advice me on any apps/forums/websites to make friends who are similar to me.

I know this seems quite minor in comparison to other people’s troubles but I’m being treated for anxiety and feel I need to give myself a push to get out there!
Thankyou x

Anybody?

Are you in a city? Are there any groups, sports or causes close to your heart?

Sadly, with loneliness, fortune favours the brave which seems counterintuitive when you feel sad.

I am sad for you that no-one else has replied!

What pro active steps have you taken?

Here OP

www.gingerbread.org.uk/what-we-do/where-we-work/

And here:

Facebook Local by Facebook, Inc.itunes.apple.com/gb/app/facebook-local/id1153443320?mt=8

And here:

Meetup by Meetupitunes.apple.com/gb/app/meetup/id375990038?mt=8

And here:

mumsmeetup.com/Anonymous/About

And here:

www.whatson4littleones.co.uk/mob/about.asp

Netmums meet a mum is meant to be good for finding friends. I was just thinking about how lonely I actually am. I don’t realise sometimes what’s wrong. I do have good friends but we’re all busy and I’m a bit obsessive about appearing independent/not asking for help/not bothering people. I’ve been on annual leave and hardly spoken to anyone. I’ll be glad to get back to work. So I know what you mean about needing a push to put yourself out there. Good luck!

And finally, on Facebook, put 'Single Mums Support' in the search bar and you'll find a few groups. Good luck and well done you for making an effort to get out there in spite of Anxiety! 👍😊

I met my, now, best friend through work. I met me do through her.

Sorry, posted too soon.

I am a single parent and suffer with anxiety. So new groups wouldn't work for me. You do have to be brave. I have recently moved jobs and made some more friends.

Making friends at work isn't easy though. It's definatly one of those slow burn situations.