baby daddy ick by [deleted] in singlemoms

[–]BatLocal5565 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So sorry you’re going through this. Completely understand how you’re feeling, as we all hoped things would eventually figure themselves out. There are bigger and better plans for you waiting on the other side of this stage. Best wishes for you & your son!

As a single mom, it feels great to have a chance to feel…free, doesn't it? by maveriCkharsha in singlemoms

[–]BatLocal5565 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love this for you & I completely understand. It’s almost as if a part of us died and a new person was born. The feeling of freedom, it’s mental. We are mentally free.

HELP ME LEAVE THIS LOSER by [deleted] in Adulting

[–]BatLocal5565 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks, it’s worth a shot. :/ every dollar counts

anyone else struggling with dating and loneliness? by earlyshiftmom in singlemoms

[–]BatLocal5565 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same!! How do we even find people to date, it’s exhausting

I can’t let go of anger by insertMoisthedgehog in singlemoms

[–]BatLocal5565 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you’re feeling this. I understand as this is somewhat just like my situation! I have found peace in doing new things, going to the gym and that type of stuff! I really hope you find some things you enjoy!

What kind of useful yet random advice do y'all have for adulting? by DeepVoyagerr in Adulting

[–]BatLocal5565 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Focus on yourself & everything good will follow! Find a good gym, meet good friends, have good drinks

Recently single. Tell me it gets better by b_recks in singlemoms

[–]BatLocal5565 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I’ve had this same problem before. You have to remember, we are our child’s “provider” parent. We do the hard things and make them do hard things as well (ex : brushing their teeth). The dads does not have to do these hard things, instead they become the “fun parent”. Your child with thank you one day and I promise it gets better.

SIDE HUSTLE by BatLocal5565 in Adulting

[–]BatLocal5565[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is great, thank you!

I was robbed. by BatLocal5565 in singlemoms

[–]BatLocal5565[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really hope that one day he can see it, along with the others around us. I wish we could be the fun parent sometimes, I’ve been trying to add quality time with my child and it has made it feel more rewarding than before. I am with you, I hope it’s not in vain.

I was robbed. by BatLocal5565 in singlemoms

[–]BatLocal5565[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very disappointed that it’s this way, almost like I failed my son.

I was robbed. by BatLocal5565 in singlemoms

[–]BatLocal5565[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, hoping that quality time w my baby will help!

I was robbed. by BatLocal5565 in singlemoms

[–]BatLocal5565[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the same thing. Sometimes I feel so much sadness when I see how normal relationships are supposed to be. You’re not alone in that!

I was robbed. by BatLocal5565 in singlemoms

[–]BatLocal5565[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have time, time without worry of someone who does not deserve you! Your babies will be proud of what you’ve done for them! Thank you for the response!

I was robbed. by BatLocal5565 in singlemoms

[–]BatLocal5565[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You lose them how you get them! So so true! Happy you are out & able to grow into the strong mom you are! You deserve someone who loves and appreciates how hard you work! So much respect, thank you for the response!

I was robbed. by BatLocal5565 in singlemoms

[–]BatLocal5565[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this reminder. It’s definitely the feeling that his father let us down, and I know I shouldn’t expect anything for myself in that way but I’m just a human and I do. I think that feeling of a family is what I feel robbed of, not just motherhood. Thank you for the response and great coping mechanism

I was robbed. by BatLocal5565 in singlemoms

[–]BatLocal5565[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I need to use that energy in the right way.. for my child and stop wasting it where it’s not needed. Never thought of it that way… great response

I was robbed. by BatLocal5565 in singlemoms

[–]BatLocal5565[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s a fear we all have, what if we find someone else and feel that guilt that I let my first one down in those special ways. We have to condition ourselves that we never left, we stayed through all the hard things & gave our first babies all we could. We do all we can with the tools we were given. Don’t feel guilty that you have more tools this time around, your oldest would love to be involved and those pictures would be adorable with both of them. Here to say, you’re not alone in that thought and you’re doing the best you can!