Just wondered if there were any other single mums on ere...
I find it very hard raising my daughter alone, but I wouldn't change it for the world. I'm 21 in January and wanna just say I admire and respect any woman in the same boat as me...its not easy!!!

Sometimes I feel like the worlds worst mother, because I yell and lose my temper for no reason...is there anyone else out there that can relate?

Sorry to whinge ladies!! LOL I love being a mummy really!

My little girl is 18 months :D

Im not any more, but I was for 5 years after my son was born. Its a really tough job to do with a partner, let alone by yourself, but there are also benefits to only having one person make the decisions.

Dont ever think you are the worst parent in the world. Its not something you should want to draw comparisons with anyway, because EVERYONE has different ways of doing things and they aren't necessarily any worse or better than the next persons. Being the worst parent in the world is just a really good way to beat yourself up each time you make a wrong call or doubt your own judgement. Mistakes will always occur, bad parents dont learn from them.

And I can say that with confidence because I AM the worst parent in the world ;)

Actually, by my own standards, I dont do that badly. I could do a lot better, but then my standards are ridiculously high.

Thanks Uberminx....It's always nice to know you're not alone!

I never have the time to meet other single parents, so my social life is pretty much over right now! *sigh*

Ah well, I wouldn't change Lara for anything.

Just gotta keep telling myself that I'm doing ok ;)

Thanks again!

Never mind, there's always dogbomb!

Seriously though, I think Minx is right, bringing up is kid is hard regardless and you're always gonna doubt yourself but that's natural for any parent. The only way you're gonna learn is through trial and error so there's no point beating yourself up if you do make any mistakes.

Thats the one thing I would say. Do try and get out at least once a month. I made sure I always had one night out, and it was a lifesaver. Just having the chance to be you instead of "mummy" gives you a total boost.

Oh, and if you didnt know I also have a 1 year old daughter, who is ace :D

At least you have a child!

*breaks into huge fits of sobbing and squalling*

ok all better now :D

Being a single parent is the idea that stopped me being 'careless' with my ex even tho I wanted a child back then. I know it's hard to bring up kids and I don't wanna do it alone if I have the choice and right now I do. I feel like time is running out for me, but I still wouldn't willingly bring a child into the world without a father. That's not a dig at you or any other single parent. Circumstances change for lots of people and it can't be helped if it doesn't quite go to plan.

I just can't look after myself properly let alone a kid, so I'd need help :)

Yup, I've been a single mother for 6 and a half years now since I was 15, (ooh shoot me) Can't say I ever really found it hard as my parents have been diamonds and always helped me out.
I live alone with my son now and I can honestly say its just like having a cool young flatmate (whom i have to cook and clean for :\ ) We are both into the same music (though he goes a bit overboard with stuff like Slipknot :\ ) we both love gaming and he is my best friend as well as my beautiful son.

well im a single mum of 4 kids and to be honest i wouldnt have it any other way. Some times things just dont work out and while my children see their dad every weekend it got to the point that we were making them unhappy by being together. Its better the way it is now. I wouldnt change anything for the world.
And UberMinx is right there, you need to get out and be yourself at least once a month, im lucky coz im kid free all weekend lol but not many have that luxury. I would go mad without it. I lost my identity for a long long time and im getting back into that 'me' stage now...during the week im mummy and at weekends im 'that drunken bint in the corner'

Anyways Missy, your doing great and your a fab mum so no worries :yes:

Cheers for the replies...it's very reassuring to know I'm not alone!
Obviously I knew Millie and Cyberhun we single parents but they weren't members here at the time! ;)

I'm gonna start going out a bit more me thinks, I spend all my time with Lara, and as much as I love her-I do need that time out! :)

Ah the joys of being a parent eh? xxx

you ride the bus , Eh? Hope you make it out of the almost positive auger-in, drill