Feeling low about being the only single parent in class

[Lastonestandingone]

Sat here feeling sorry for myself. Dawning realisation that everyone in my child's class are from 2 parent families. The parents are lovely, the dads (and stepdads) really share the load, happy wives. Good people. Ive been doing this for 10 years alone. Lots of friends. Tried the apps, and keeping my eye on them. Can't help thinking why not me? And I know people will say i should be happy with my lot, but when daily you see this, it does make you feel low.

I was the only single person in my DDs year group - I was a widow. So she was also the only one (and my son) who didn’t have a father, which was a much bigger deal.
Life isn’t fair. But I have not met anyone in the 15 years since his death but that’s just the way it is.

My son came home from school one day and told me he was the only "lonely child" in his class. Only child obviously. I felt so so bad. I know it's not that same but just sharing it to say that in reality there are many family types. I think you won't be the only single patient through all your child's education, it's pretty common.