New here, attempting to figure out how parent alone

[DeChRi]

Another new single mom here. My marriage of 6 years just ended very abruptly. I have a 5 year old dd I am now single parenting. Not sure how to do this, nor do i feel like i am doing a particularly good job right now. Looking for any support i can get.

[brusselsprout]

You can do it!!!!! I know it seems so hard to hold everything together in the beginning, especially when it is unexpected, but I promise one day at a time you will get through this and when you get to the other side you will be amazed at what a strong woman you are!!!

And seriously, come here when ever you feel like you can't, it has helped me SO much. I love my single mama sisters

[wemoon]

We are here to help, I'm glad you found us.

[dreadmama]

So sorry that you're finding yourself in this situation. However, in time it usually ends up feeling like the best thing. This is an incredible group of single mamas ready to give you hugs, encouragement, and advice. So go ahead and post your questions and concerns, we'll help you out. It can be difficult to parent alone; so go ahead and lean on us.

Peace,
Karen

[L.J.]

So sorry that it's been difficult for you.

I've found that keeping things as simple as possible can really help. Lean on anyone you can & take advantage of any help that comes your way.

Parenting as one can be alot easier in some ways.

There's lots of us here to help too.

~ L.J.

[Dragonfly]

Hey Jojo I was just wondering about you the other day when someone started the "Members you haven't seen for a long time" thread. It's good to see you back, even if you haven't been having the greatest time while you weren't around.

I don't have much time, but just wanted to say the above and that you can do this! It's tough, yes, but it's something you figure out over time.

[magnoliablue]

Hey, Mama...welcome and know that you are not alone...there is a ton of support on this board, and I promise you with each passing day it gets easier.

Just look ahead, one day at a time and believe in yourself, you are stronger than you know. Peace to you.. Karen

[toepea]

I just remembered one thing that I used to do, right in the beginning of my single life. It seemed like early evening was a hard time for me. So, I would just take the boys and go for a walk. They alternated picking which direction we would go and never realized that it was my therapy. Just doing something, with the loves of my life, made all the difference. I still find myself dropping everything and just playing with 'em when things get overwhelming............

And, this group is so wonderful. It is comforting to hear that other people are going through and feeling some of the same things you are.

You can do this. Take it slow and take care of YOU.