for single mothers out there!?

Question

how is your life as a single mom...in general?

Answer 1

it's alright. I have two girls and their father gives them clothes and toys and things that they need. I don't like asking for stuff so I usually buy most of the stuff. I do need more time to myself though.

Answer 2

There are times when I get very little sleep. I go to college fulltime,so I can become an RN and try to give my little girls a good life. Not a spoiled one,but a good one. I also work and support them on my own. I have went to evening class,then went on to my 3 shift job, get off at 6 am. I come home long enough to shower and change clothes, then go to morning class. This doesn't include teacher meetings and pto activities that I took my 5 yr old to. My sister helps me out,by babysitting for me and letting me pay her what I can. It's not always easy, and I spend almost every second with them when I'm not in class or at work. Still I thank God everyday for my 2 baby girls. They bring me happiness and smiles. I don't care what anyone else thinks about single moms. They don't support my kids, I do. As for the person who made the comment about single moms and how they go out to get pregnant. Think again. Who is the one taking care of the kids and loving them. The single mom. Some guys don't have the ba**s to help take care of their kids. It's not a loss to me or my lil girls. They are better off and won't be screwed up by a dad coming in and out of their lives. May God Bless Single Moms. I wish all of you the best!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 3

My days as a single Mom are over, the kid is now on his own, but I can tell you about 13 years.

Exhausting, I was poor. We laughed and argued. We talked and hugged. We still talk almost everyday. We became best friends.

Would it be easier with a partner? Probably. Better for my son? I don't think so. He knew I was the rule maker and punishment enforcer. There was no game playing. He knew where he stood, he was in a stable home and that I was always there for him, anytime, day or night.

We had none of the kid problems that you hear about associated with broken homes. No alcohol, no drugs, none of that. As far as I am concerned, he was in a broken home when there were 2 parents there, not one.

Other then financially, I don't think I would change it.

Answer 4

hmmmm, how to describe my life as a single mom. there are days when there is never a dull moment and then there are days that seem to drag on forever. how many times can an 11 year old say Mom in one day, more than most people want to know!!! It is definitely never, ever boring.

FOR GANGSTERDAD: i did NOT choose to become a single mother, my husband and the father of my son died last year from cancer, so go spout your bitterness elsewhere as obviously you don't have an f'in clue to what you are talking about. there are many women out there fulfilling the role of single mother who had the child's father walk out on them when they found out they were pregnant, doesn't sound too much like a choice to me, does it you?

single parenthood, whether you are a mother or a father is not for the faint of heart, nor the weak-willed, these men and women have to fulfill both roles in their children's lives both Mom and Dad, as Mom's we have to teach boys what being a man is all about, honor, morals and integrity and the single Dad's get the joy of explaining to a daughter what being a woman is all about, does that sound like a picnic to you?

Answer 5

Okay. I was a single mom for about 4 or 5 years and it has it's up and downs just like any thing else.

Answer 6

I was a single mum for 10 years, I work. 6 months ago I moved in with my fiance, I now have less money, more responsibilities, less time, less friends and go out less. But at night i have companionship. I'm still not sure which I liked best to be honest.

Answer 7

In general, very good.
I can support my kids without help but the extra money (child support) gives them more than I could do for them on my own.
The worst thing is that they think it is OK for their Dad to go out and date people but I should not even look at another Man! They have intervened with a man at the grocery store that was trying to talk to me, at the pool, they make fights with each other to stop men from talking to me.
Three teen age boys.
Jeez!

Answer 8

It is hard work but it is great all in all. There are times I wish I had a good man to help me with the tough times but then I think no Iam really doing ok and the problem will soon pass. I think it teaches my kid that You don't need to have someone in your life to make it but if you want someone to share your life with you then that is your choice not a necessity.

Answer 9

Rewarding. I became a single mom a yr ago. my children are 10 and 15 yrs. We feel complete as a family. At first it was hard for them not having their dad around, but soon they understood it was for the best, for us and for him too. Economically we are a little tight, but I am are happier now.

Answer 10

It's hard at times but have managed. I have a great family who loves my son and help me whenever they can. It's hard trying to meet a good Guy that would not only care for you , but for your child as well though. Someone who is responsible and caring I guess.

Answer 11

that single mom crap is a crutch to women, they work for years to catch someone willing to impregnate them, then struggle to get rid of him so they can play on society with that poor pitiful me, I'm a single mom, that's almost as pathetic as women getting pregnant for the attention they get while pregnant.