Any single parents here ??

FM-Fragrances-Australia-World replied:

Hi Peter,

I am unable to understand the feeling you are experiencing, by doing the single dad bit at the moment - Though I imagine full on...

I have not given my thoughts to Tanya yet.

This is an experience I do know.

I lost my mum on my birthday 1998, and took me many more years than I would have ever expected to come to terms with the loss. Apart from my aunty, my mother was my life.

I truly believe there is nothing anyone can say, to help calm the people left behind except time.

I hope and pray the clock speeds fast for Tanya and your family

God Bless

Richard

JanesHandmadeGifts replied:

Yes, i have been a single parent for over 5 years now and i have 2 of my children living at home but I am more happier being single than in a relationship where there is alot of yelling, fighting and abuse so I have done everything myself for my kids and it hasnt been easy mainly financially  but I learnt alot about myself and have become more stronger and contented within myself being single.  My home is not stressful and my kids are happy and settled now.    But I do miss having a partner for the companionship and the communication.   

Peter,  Tanya will be home before you know it.    Make sure you give her lots of lovin when she gets home lol  She will appreciate you for upkeeping the house and looking after your boys while she has been away.  

Jane
 

hollie8452 replied:

ivebeen a single parent for about a month now and so far all i can say is the only change that i have nticed is that i now pay a 13 year $20 to mow the lawn for me.

KateT replied:

Yes, I'm a single Mum here. I have been on my own for just over 3 years now. I do enjoy my time by myself, but at the same time I miss having some one to share my highs and lows with.

I must admit I have learnt to become more independent. I can now kill spiders (our house seems to get a lot of huntsmen) and thanks to my brother, I can mow the lawn.

How many other single aprents are there out there in PP land?

Kate

kathymollie replied:

Aah..............Peter......live the life every, single day.............always a challenge...and hard slog..
I have been a single mum for the entire time of my daughters young life..(10 years...) , she has never known any different..and l wouldnt regret my decision to go it alone ever.....
BUT having said that...every day for me is a challenge, financially and emotionally, physically.....
I often crave for the company of someone telling you "you are an ok person, and you are doing a great job"....that l will never know...l guess....

But my life with Mollie is all about Mollie and making things easier for her....

Independence  for me is a given..it's always been that way....l big wish for Mollie is that she finds love in her life and lives it to the best of her ability...and along the way....l teach her a thing or two....

MY thoughts got out to Tanya....during this difficult time for her...

Love & Laughter...Kathy

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Lilygirl_wytch replied:

Many years ago I too was a single mum raising two little boys, and it was tough but we had so many special moments together I will cherish them forever.

I've always been a fiercly independant person so when I met my husband 11 years ago, it was harder to let him in and take over some of the things I was used to doing.  It still is today and I get reminded when I am being 'too bossy' lol.

Although I didn't see my grandfather as often as I would have liked, I still loved him deeply and miss him everyday.  He too lived in Wagga Wagga, and it is still hard not to cry when I go there.  We look forward to hearing from Tanya again soon.  Send her our love and hugs.

blessings

Lilygirl

PS  Kathy I think you are amazing!  your daughter has a very special mum

Hollie you're a star!

Kate keep smiling!

Jane blessings to you!

Ladywytch replied:

For Tanya, my deepest condolences, I thought when my grandfather died it would kill me.

He practically raised me, as my mum was a single mother and my dad was MIA.

As for you my dear Peter, if you can picture Nelson Munz (Simpson fame) you will clearly see my haha.

I have been there with the single parent BS and it aint easy.  I agree with my friend above that it is hard to let go control when a man walks into your life.  In my case, like Lisa's he was so wonderful and wanted to help out so much only to be met with resistance all the way.  It has taken 10 years and I still have problems.  What is it with we woman and our independent streaks.

Good luck Peter and thank you for you appreciation of woman kind.  We salute you, even though we see the funny side too.

Luv and Blessings,

M

magic1 replied:

I have been a single mum for the last nine years. I chose this over being locked away from my friends and my older children. Not being allowed to go anywhere by myself and just feeling like a  prisoner in his home. I love my life, i have grown up alot and gone back to Tafe, determined to get a career that i will enjoy. I miss a male companion, but only in the sense of going to the cinema or a meal etc, but I am also wary of ending up with someone again that will want to take over my life, give me friendship any day.

I hope you and your wife have a long and caring relationship and  you grow old together.