IS THERE ANY SINGLE MOTHERS OUT THERE THAT ARE WILLING TO SHARE THERE STORY WITH ME? I AM A FIRST TIME MOM WITH A SON BY MYSELF. I'M GOING THROUGH TOUGH TIMES AND I NEED SOME ADVICE ON HOW TO GET THROUGH THHIS, PLEASE HELP ME
2006-07-27 11:01:32 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Oh Sweetie
We as woman have been raising our babies with out a father in there life for thousands of years.
You to can do this, reach down inside your self and pull out that strength.You know you want the best for that child and you will over come even this ...NOW smile at that baby and then go stand in the mirror and kiss yourself ..yes I said kiss yourself for you and you alone will be that baby's sunshine..lean on friends,church and most of that child they will lean back to you .Be blessed
2006-07-27 11:17:02 · answer #1 · answered by Thia 1 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I've been a single mother for almost 13 years. It's hard but not impossible. Actually, the only hard part is when you have more than one and they both demand your attention or need help with homework. It's really not that hard, unless you like to go out and party alot, which you won't be able to do, unless you're the type to dump your kids off with someone. I feel for you though, because you have a son. I have one of each and what I go through with my daughter, who is almost 15, is nothing compared to what I go through with my 10 year old son. He just got kicked out of the YMCA yesterday and I'm about to lose my job because I am constantly having to take off work to pick him up or stay home with him. I get no help or support from his father (don't know where he is) so there's no one else to turn to. All I can say is I hope yours isn't hell on wheels like mine. God be with you and your little hellion, I mean little boy :) LOL You didn't really say what it is you are going through, the tough times that is, but if you can elaborate, we can get to the bottom of this. Email me anytime, I go through it on a daily basis. misspimpval@aol.com
2006-07-27 18:14:31 · answer #2 · answered by valerie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
*Hugs* Though I'm not a single mother, I was raised in a single-parent family and know how hard it could be. Here are some resources I've found on the net that might be helpful.
http://singlemothers.org/
Official site of the National Organization of Single Mothers, Inc., dedicated to helping single moms by choice or chance face the daily challenges of life with wisdom, wit, dignity, confidence and courage since 1991. Offers support groups etc.
http://singleparents.about.com/
Offers Support for Parents, Family Relationships, Parenting Advice, Home Management, Legal Issues, Financial Help, Dating Advice and much more!
http://www.singlemotherresources.com/
Helpful financial as well as emotional resources
http://www.earlychildhoodlinks.com/parents/singleparents.htm
message boards and links to many helpful sites
Resources for single mothers
http://www.singlerose.com/
Good luck! My best wishes to you and your son!
2006-07-27 18:13:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a single mother myself. There is no easy answer to give you. You have to keep your head up and keep moving. I was 19 when I had my daughter. That was 7 years ago. It has gotten easier but their still are and always will be forks in the road. Her father is in her life when it's right for him, and she still thinks the world of him. He helps out with money maybe every 2 -3 months. I just don't have the energy to go thru the courts for support. I've finished school and moved on. I've made a good life for myself and my child. I just have to remember to teach her the morals that I was taught coming up. Try and keep friends and family close you will need them in the long run. Just keep in mind this child is a blessing and don't let anything come in between that.
2006-07-27 18:11:40 · answer #4 · answered by Danielle M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh honey I am so sorry you are going through tough times, I know how hard it can be I was a single mom while my 3 boys were small, until my oldest was 13. It was an adventure to say the least. Please feel free to e-mail me if I can help in anyway. Good luck
2006-07-27 18:10:00 · answer #5 · answered by G-Mommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi! I am a single mom too. I have 2 boys, 6&10. I had my first one at 19. I'm not sure what type of help your looking for or if its just help in general, but if I can help, I will. I know how hard it is to do this by yourself. My oldest had colic so at 19 years old I had to tell myself every day "This too shall pass". Keep your chin up.
2006-07-27 18:07:08 · answer #6 · answered by fennamason 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a single mum of 4, i don't know what to tell you but i just take it one day at a time. Try to enjoy life, as hard as that sounds sometimes it does make your time being a mother alot easier.
Go to a mothers group or playgroup, it gives you a chance to meet and talk to other mums
2006-07-27 18:04:20 · answer #7 · answered by kaz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a single dad, my girlfriend left me and my daughter when she was 6 months old and now she is 17. Just do the best you can and it will work out. I had to give up a lot of things that I used to do, but I knew I had grow up and raise my daughter. Always remember that it is our respondability to care for our kids.
2006-07-27 18:08:10 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be happy to talk with you. I have three children and though technically I'm still married, I might as well be alone for all the help he is. I'm about to be a single mother ... which scares me in ways but comforts me in others (I know that's a strange thought but... at least I can predict myself, can't predict him.). email me or contact me via im @ kaydavison2000@yahoo.com. Perhaps we can figure it out together.
2006-07-27 19:34:41 · answer #9 · answered by Jessica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was a single mom of three for along time and know it is the toughest job you will ever have to do. Sometimes it is good to have people you can just vent to so feel free to contact me anytime you need to talk
2006-07-27 18:12:22 · answer #10 · answered by Martha S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋