I'm tired of being strong

[[la...]]

I'm tired of being strong. 

This is so hard being a single mother with no family or financial support.

I'm a good person.

I'm trying.

I'm breaking.

I cant break.

 

[[so...]]

I hear you and understand completely. This is unbelievably hard.

[[la...]]

Thank you.

hard day.

[[Ca...]]

Sending u some strength, hang in there, -it will get better...

Find what works best for u, so u can be the best parent possible, given the circumstances...

Being a single parent is hard enough. So going through this on top makes u a Super Mum!!!

Best wishes...

 

[[ed...]]

Keep hanging in there! You can do this and it IS temporary.

 

Best,

Ed

[[sh...]]

lagertha, you are a warrior.  Soldier on.  We're here for you. :)

[[be...]]

You're not alone and we are here for you. I've thought many days I would simply break but when push comes to shove somehow I find the strength to deal with very difficult situations. So hang on and try to rely on that inner strength. Don't beat yourself up in the slightest. Just getting by is a major accomplishment. Remember to pat yourself on the back no matter how bad you feel. In time you'll get better and better. I admire your strength. B

[[li...]]

I can imagine what you are going through is incredibly difficult. I am sorry you are having such a hard time. You are a super mom and very strong willed. You can do this. Just take one day at a time. Hang in there. Good days are coming.

[[PR...]]

You can't give up, you never give up on yourself even if you have to crawl teeth and nails you don't quit. Because at the end of the day, whether you have no family no support system, you always have yourself. You're here for a reason. I'm really sorry you are going through this. You matter, if you didn't you wouldn't be here today. It will get better, every storm passes, even the worst ones that destroy everything pass eventually. Stand tall 😉🙂

[[la...]]

Thank you to each and every one of you for being kind.

I desperately needed that encouragement.

I'm used to being the 'cheerleader" for others and I'm just spent.....and friends don't like the new me which is just me doing my best.

They liked the person who always laughed, listened for hours and had money to spend.

This is an isolating thing.

I am sorry for sounding whiny.

 

but you guys gave me words to grasp onto with a deathgrip that helped me this weekend.  Thank you soooo very very much

[[...]]

Thank you to each and every one of you for being kind.

I desperately needed that encouragement.

I'm used to being the 'cheerleader" for others and I'm just spent.....and friends don't like the new me which is just me doing my best.

They liked the person who always laughed, listened for hours and had money to spend.

This is an isolating thing.

I am sorry for sounding whiny.

 

but you guys gave me words to grasp onto with a deathgrip that helped me this weekend.  Thank you soooo very very much

 

You are a hero! Single mum going through this🙇

I can relate to the person you used to be and how you feel/are now.

That could be me typing just that.

Your going to be well. Superwomen, all of you single mum's 💕

 

[[be...]]

Happy you're feeling a bit better. I too miss laughter, excitement and looking forward to things sometimes. But, my family doesn't miss that very much because it was more of a false sense of being well and it had really become noticeable. They lol don't like me much lately either but they at least are happy I'm getting off these drugs. Think they're all waiting till the old, real me comes back. I was fine on Xanax and they had no clue I was even taking them. But then the switch to klonopin and Ativan. Wow what a nightmare. So in the end, and I'm getting glimpses of it now and I know I'll be back to my old self. Right now don't worry about your friends etc. You've got enough with your kids. Just being a mom is rough enough. A single mom extremely hard but I think you're doing awesome. Don't forget to tell yourself this and remember you need to take care of yourself first. If you can do this the rest will fall into place. Good for you! B

[[Ca...]]

Me2,Me2... -what about us fulltime single dads??? Lol (i knew what u meant) thanks..

 

Lagertha, -thank you..

-there is nothing like a taper to sort out who ur good friends are... pls dont stress on it at all, this is YOU time...  After it there will be a new you, to a point, and you will deserve only the best of friends, and the new ones of your choosing... All will be good...!!

[[PR...]]

Of course! Stay strong

[[la...]]

Thank you guys all soo very much.

And single dads are awesome Cantfly....rare and inspiring.

My ex husband hasn't visited our son in three years.  It is probably for the best because he is not a kind or nice man in any way.

soooo zero breaks for me..... and this mental apathy wears on me.

it just hit how scary it is to have to do the impossible. 

I'm not whining just stating facts of no family, or support etc.

Scary on the tightrope with no safety net.

 

 

You guys truly don't know how much you helped this stranger this weekend. 

I am grateful and hope to give back.

 

much love to each of you.

[[Ca...]]

Lol, i dont know if C-14 thinks im so inspiring!!! But he has adapted so well, i am inspired by him. He is the glue... sounds like we in a similar boat family wise, though im sure not the same... i couldnt cope with younger more dependent kids, and C loves to cook. (If i clean up)!!

I guess my Drs and our psych are our net, but there are holes, for sure... -he has a few great surrogate mums, -that would steal him in a heart beat... and spoil him rotten... they are our break..

Just hang in there, and lean on us as u need... -there is a gift in the giving!!!

Oo

 

[[Pi...]]

Lagertha- I'm I'm the exact same boat.  Prayers. 

[[Pi...]]

Am in the same boat too a single mum with no family or support...I hear all your saying 💕

[[Ca...]]

Is there a single parents support group on BB??

Would dads b allowed??? Lol..

Hope u guys r holding up...

Took kids swimming today -had an oops... still waiting for CT results and spinal clearance... lol

Sure i will b fine in a few days...

Stay strong ladies, we CAN do this, no doubt...

[[la...]]

I'm still new here to BB. 

 

I LOVE the idea of a single parent support group.  And of course dads are welcome

 

Maybe I'll ask an admin if there is a section for that.  I still haven't figured out how to get to many sections so that's how newbie I am lol

 

I added a few of you as "buddies" but I'm still not even sure how that works.....

 

sending love to you all and appreciate the support and encourgaement.

 

 

[[be...]]

I think you're all absolutely fantastic. I can't begin to imagine how hard it must be. The thought of babysitting my grandkids puts me into a tailspin but I'd love to if I get the chance. Still that's temporary. Thing is I've learned when we simply must do something somehow we find the strength. And even at the worst of times there will always be a brighter new day. Kudos to you all. You deserve your own support group. Maybe you can ask to start one? What a great example you all are for everyone else here. B

[[Ca...]]

That is so true B, if it has to b done it can, and the "why" has been doing my head in..

Like the day C broke both his arms... it was all i could manage to take him and his bike just up the road to his mates... -then i was torn out of my world with nothing but my clothes, and did quite well in the city hospital for a week...

yesterdays little adventure was testing what im going to call the "snow board" theory, -if Twowheels doesnt mind...! Lol

For me, it seems a fight between real fatigue, and getting started/motivation... -yet not that simple...

But we CAN and WILL do it...!

[[Pi...]]

Let's start a group up for single parents with no family or support!hell I ain't even no money either...we can all be each other's support 💕

[[Ca...]]

Pink, i think there is a single mums group...?

 

And pls drop into my blog anytime at all...

 

Hope you doing ok...?

 

[[Pi...]]

I can't fly....yea I read it but a lot had nannys an support...but thank you.

Am really depressed it's kicking my butt.

You ok? Or thanks will pop over get kettle on 😘 Lol