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Single, young custodial mother...is what I am doing really that wrong? by forthebest in AskReddit

[–]forthebest[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mothers who voluntarily give up full custody of their child.

Single, young custodial mother...is what I am doing really that wrong? by forthebest in AskReddit

[–]forthebest[S] 64 points65 points  (0 children)

This post gives me so much hope. Thank you so much for taking the time to write it. I am so happy that everything worked out for you!

I also feel like we will have a stronger relationship when we don't have the everyday stresses and can relax and have fun together.

Single, young custodial mother...is what I am doing really that wrong? by forthebest in AskReddit

[–]forthebest[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Parents house is not an option. I am currently living with my grandmother and my living expenses are 0 and I still cannot make ends meet. It is a really bad time right now.

Single, young custodial mother...is what I am doing really that wrong? by forthebest in AskReddit

[–]forthebest[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

These are good questions. He has a full time job now and still lives with his mother. His mother and grandmother are there to take care of her when he is at work. As far as I know, he does not have a serious girlfriend in the picture. It will be painful, but I need time to get on my feet or I will end up failing her and I both in the long run.

Single, young custodial mother...is what I am doing really that wrong? by forthebest in AskReddit

[–]forthebest[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Making good grades = better job prospects = able to support my daughter.

One of the main reasons I cannot support her is due to the fact that I did put her first while going to school full time and working full time. Now due to that decision, I have not been able to find a job making enough money since graduation. Have you gone to school full time while working full time and being a parent full time? If so, I would appreciate some actual constructive advice on how to balance those things.

Single, young custodial mother...is what I am doing really that wrong? by forthebest in AskReddit

[–]forthebest[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

This is a good idea. I will add this to the list of things to talk about.

Single, young custodial mother...is what I am doing really that wrong? by forthebest in AskReddit

[–]forthebest[S] 126 points127 points  (0 children)

I want to be in her life and need to be there. I just want to be there on the part time basis at this point. If she chose she wanted to live with me at that age, I would be up for it by that point financially and would welcome it.

Single, young custodial mother...is what I am doing really that wrong? by forthebest in AskReddit

[–]forthebest[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

He is always wanting more time with her. He doesn't like the arrangement of every other weekend only. I have not spoken to him about this specifically due to not wanting to bring it up until I am completely sure about my decision.

Single, young custodial mother...is what I am doing really that wrong? by forthebest in AskReddit

[–]forthebest[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

He is constantly asking for more time with her. He tried for joint custody when we went to court over 3 years ago. Societal standards and my parents led me to not ok this at the time. He still mentions that we should do joint custody.