Interview with another single mum

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Every now and again you meet someone whose situation or experiences just blow you away. There make you realize that actually anything can be conquered. I had one of those experiences this week when i had an email from a fellow single mum. In true form i fired a multitude of questions to find
out more about her. So next time you wonder if you can do this single mum lark, remember this lady who does it with gusto, has become a successful entrepreneur and to top it all off she is blind.

Believe in Yourself

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Believe in yourself and magic will happen – I think this can sum up the highs and lows of being a single mum. When you first start out its daunting to think you will be doing it all yourself. Then as time goes along you sudden realises it’s been weeks or months or in my case years and your still surviving. Sometimes though, doubt can creep into your mind. Are you doing the right thing, are you too strict or not strict enough.

The Single Mums’ Guide to making friends

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Being a single mum is hard. Making friends is hard. But what about combining the two? Factor in a bit of emotional vulnerability, low self-esteem and chronic exhaustion – all classic symptoms of single motherhood – and surely it is an impossible task? Fear not. There are lots of things you can do to overcome anxiety and reach out and form new friendships.

Another Mums Story

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When my friend asked me if would write an article for her website I tentatively said ‘on what?  ’About being a single mum’ she informed me with a wry smile, then added, ‘I know that you aren’t anymore but you did used to have a life!’  We have known each other for years now and both being of the Piscean kind we are on the same wave length on a lot of things so knew what she meant but still teased her with ‘as opposed to now, when I have no life at all!’

Being a Single Mum Is

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My views on what it’s like being a single mum …

Single mum ~ well that’s the obvious bit. Be it from choice, divorce or bereavement.

Hard work ~ No kidding there. You seem to run around the whole time sorting everything out before moving on to the next thing to sort out.

Good Points

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Single is a solitary word that can be very soul destroying. If you let it be that is. Instead of dwelling on the negative points of what single means, I want to embrace the positive sides of single.

To me single means I do not have to share the duvet and if I want to roll myself up in like a sausage roll then I can.

Me Time

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Being exhausted becomes second nature to the point you don’t even realise your exhausted anymore. Single handily you’re responsible for all areas of your families needs. Juggling finances, making sure homework is done, feeding the tribe and managing their social lives. Having ‘me’ time can replenish your energy levels and remind you that you’re actually a person too. To keep you running on all cylinders, here are some of things I do to reclaim my precious ‘me’ time.