Single mums at Christmas - what are your plans?

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Single mum here - feeling a little anxious about the Christmas break. I am a student nurse so no Christmas work parties planned. I don't have any friends (just one or two I message from uni) so no evenings out planned. Currently on a placement and everyone is discussing their plans for Christmas and New year and I'm so embarrassed to say I don't have any. Waiting in the que at the school gates listening to two mums discussing their plans. Looking at Facebook posts of people already enjoying the festive celebrations. I know you shouldn't compare and Facebook only shows you the good parts but its real, people have lives.
I'm looking forward to spending time (2 weeks) with my 2 dc's but I'm also feeling a little anxious as it hits home more so than ever that I am single, not alone but lonely.

@Donkdonkgoo lovely, you are all the xmas your son needs. Don't ever under estimate your powers as a mum. You are your DC's family and you are precious and irreplaceable not just today but every day. Happy new year to you. X

@Itsallpointless Happy new year to you. x

@Welshcakes0 Happy new year OP . x

All.. we did it! Happy new year to you all! ❤️❤️xx

Catherine of tarragon, thank you that just made me cry 😭. Huge hugs and wishing you a lovely 2019 xx❤️

Hush you all.. you are behaving like a bunch of baby kittens. You are making me almost sad with all your tears. Wipe your faces down and woman up. It's New Year's Eve.... it's party time! We got a whole new 365 days waiting for us. Celebrate!!! Yeah!! ( I've had that champagne btw) x

Feeling positive tonight. 2018 saw me end a relationship that wasn't working for me, saw my divorced finalised after nearly 6 years, my eldest start high school, my youngest start nursery, me start learning to drive, me cutting out more toxic people from my life. It's been s tough year but a positive one. Onwards and upwards as always for us all. Single mums: fighting the fight and doing the best for our children despite all the shit thrown at us.

Perverseconverce
High five to you.... it's a tough journey but worth it in the end, good luck for 2019!! 😘

@PerverseConverse wow! You have certainly achieved a lot this year. You should be so very proud of yourself. Wishing you every success and happiness for 2019. Keep posting on MN and let us know all about your new adventures. Look forward to see how you are getting on. Good luck to you lovely. xx 🍀

Well, a combination of me not organising anything, me working both the 31st and the 1st, the lurgy which wiped me out, my child asking if she can go to a NYE party etc saw me alone by 7 , no food in the house (as in no junk/not cooked). I made a sandwich and later on went to bed with a tipple of Night Nurse 😂

Next year I promise I’ll be more organised and throw a dinner party. Or go out :)