Sorry if it’s the wrong place, I’m struggling to accept my children are growing up and don’t ‘need’ me anymore. I’m looking ahead and wondering what I’m going to do with myself when they are moving out/off to college or uni etc.
I’m a single mum and have been for 6 years roughly, I have no interest In meeting anyone.
I work but don’t enjoy it so I am looking for something else.
I have a few close friends but they have young children (I had mine young and this is the age most are starting their family) so I don’t see them very often as they’re busy.
A lot of people I have spoken to say it’s the best time, you have ‘me time’ whenever you want, money to spend on yourself, nights out without needing a babysitter, you can go on holidays etc etc. None of that applies or appeals to me. I know I’m going to be very lonely and the thought scares me. Still in my 30s and I don’t feel ready to be a single middle aged mum with no hobbies, life or prospects, just working full time and coming home to an empty house.
What do you mums do/plan to do?