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8 Types of men I have in my life
Being single I must confess I am perfectly happy with it. I never have a dull moment and rarely get bored. I have though in place a group of friends which unknown to them all make up my support group.
Read MoreOnline Dating here I come
Its all very well me waffling on about online dating but I need to be out there trying it. So purely in the interest of the site I am out there trying the online dating. ( that’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it) I would never ask anyone to do anything that I am not prepared to do myself or experienced myself. I will post updates to keep you updated on how its all going. Off now to summarize myself in 50 words.
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Another Mums Story
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!’
Read MoreBeing a Single Mum Is
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.
Read MoreGood Points
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.
Read MoreMe Time
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.
Read MoreMothers Instinct
With a long night ahead of me watching over a sick child, I’ve settled myself close by him with pen and paper. Caring for a sick child can really bring it home to you that you are a single parent. There is no one there to bounce your worries and fears on. But it does mean I have to trust my gut instincts more.
Read MoreNewly Single
If you have suddenly found yourself in the situation of being a single parent, you may be struggling to know how to get through each day. Weeks are long and you don’t even want to contemplate months. You may be suddenly faced with decisions you never thought you would have to make. You will find strength in your self that you never knew you had. I did. I went through the agonising pain but I have come through the other side and my children are perfectly normal well rounded individuals. Here are few things that got me through it all.
Read MoreThe Struggles
One of the biggest struggles I faced when I first became a single mum is the shear fact of having to do everything by myself. There is no one to blame if it doesn’t get done. But there is no one else to take the glory when it goes right. My mindset had to change from I can’t fix this to ok right how do I go about fixing this. Â I have a network of friends from all walks of life and I constantly pick their brains on the things I know they know. Â By making an obstacle of defeat into a challenge and then accepting and learning from the challenge, I know I become a stronger person.
Read MoreLearn from Single Parenting
Although single parenting isn’t always a choice that is made, it does have it’s rewards. I have discovered I am more than capable of doing more than I ever thought possible. I have skills I didn’t even know I had. I have become more self reliant and less co-dependent on others for my existence. I have also learnt that true happiness comes from with in and not from other people. It is very challenging but the benefits I have reaped out weigh the bad bits as i accept the challenges and grow from it.
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