Single moms group. Let's get to know each other so we can make this group more active
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 1:25 pm
I've legally been a single mom for about 2 years now. However since my ex is a POS and never really helped with anything I've been a single mom for much longer. I'd say since my first was born.
My boys are 13 and 6 now, my 13 year old is autistic and my 6 year old is currently being tested for learning disabilities.
I live in Texas, dont get child support (I'm supposed to, but he is living under a bridge) I don't get any Gov't help or financial help from anybody else.
Me and my kids are going on our first family vacation in November. We're going on a cruise to Cozumel.
I live alone with my kids and dog, a small 2 bedroom apartment that I furnished fully on my own in the midst of my divorce.
My kids haven't seen their dad in over a year, though they have seen their grandma, cousins and aunt/uncle from his side. They all chose the kids over me and my ex-husband and I'm grateful for that.
My worst fear regarding my kids is that they'll succumb to the alcoholism that runs in my ex's side of the family.
My oldest is a science whiz, the youngest will probably be in some kind of skilled labor, or maybe an engineer with his smarts.
My oldest is a genius based on his IQ and I find that he's changing every day into a wonderful young man.
The most difficult thing I've encountered so far is the stigma of being a single mom. We're so hated by so many people.
People like to make assumptions about us that just aren't true.
Some men will run the other way the second they hear you're a single mom while others will stay around until it gets too serious and then split.
Nobody in my family has ever been a single mom before, so I'm kind of on my own in this experience. I have family here that helps out but sometimes I think they hinder me and my kids more than help.
My goal is to get my kids into college and take off on my own. Of course I'll always be there for my kids, but I want my life back also.
I'm planning on buying a house within the next couple of years so that when they come home from wherever we are we will always have a home to come home to.
My greatest challenge is that people dont think I can do it alone, but I'm a F***ing fighter and I will do it alone.
So.... that's that.
Give your life so we can learn about each other and try to help each other out.
My boys are 13 and 6 now, my 13 year old is autistic and my 6 year old is currently being tested for learning disabilities.
I live in Texas, dont get child support (I'm supposed to, but he is living under a bridge) I don't get any Gov't help or financial help from anybody else.
Me and my kids are going on our first family vacation in November. We're going on a cruise to Cozumel.
I live alone with my kids and dog, a small 2 bedroom apartment that I furnished fully on my own in the midst of my divorce.
My kids haven't seen their dad in over a year, though they have seen their grandma, cousins and aunt/uncle from his side. They all chose the kids over me and my ex-husband and I'm grateful for that.
My worst fear regarding my kids is that they'll succumb to the alcoholism that runs in my ex's side of the family.
My oldest is a science whiz, the youngest will probably be in some kind of skilled labor, or maybe an engineer with his smarts.
My oldest is a genius based on his IQ and I find that he's changing every day into a wonderful young man.
The most difficult thing I've encountered so far is the stigma of being a single mom. We're so hated by so many people.
People like to make assumptions about us that just aren't true.
Some men will run the other way the second they hear you're a single mom while others will stay around until it gets too serious and then split.
Nobody in my family has ever been a single mom before, so I'm kind of on my own in this experience. I have family here that helps out but sometimes I think they hinder me and my kids more than help.
My goal is to get my kids into college and take off on my own. Of course I'll always be there for my kids, but I want my life back also.
I'm planning on buying a house within the next couple of years so that when they come home from wherever we are we will always have a home to come home to.
My greatest challenge is that people dont think I can do it alone, but I'm a F***ing fighter and I will do it alone.
So.... that's that.
Give your life so we can learn about each other and try to help each other out.