What is Single Parenting
A single parent is a parent with one or more children, who is not living with the child[ren]'s other parent. The legal definition of single parenthood may vary according to local l...
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I am a single mother of three children. I put myself through school and have an engineering degree. I have had a steady good paying job for the last five plus years. I made enough money to support myself and my kids. I do not get any support from the father. He is not involved with the children. I have a house and a reliable car. A couple months ago I made the decision to quit my job because of some issues that were going on. There is no amount of money that could make me sacrifice my morals. I live in an area where I have no family and few friends. I have not yet found another job. I feel, I KNOW, i have excellent credentials, but I just haven't found anything else yet. This is beginning to take a toll on my emotions. I have always prided myself with being able to hold my own. I have these three kids and I handle it all myself. My day used to start at 5am and end at 11pm when I would collapse from exhaustion, but I was doing my thing and proud of it. My bank account is now down to nothing and I have defaulted on my bills. Although I do not regret quitting my job, I am starting to feel bad about myself. I cannot try to get help from anybody. I feel my children are my responsibility and I am a grown woman. I do know that if you set your dreams you will achieve them. I will get past this. I want to know if anybody else has been in a rut like this - I could use a few good reminders so I can keep my head during this climb.
Thanks. Posted on 10/02/09, 02:10 pm |
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Just remember how far you've come. That will help you appreciate and be grateful. I am a mother of four young kids. I've been divorced for two years and diog it all on my own. I am also putting myself in school in the spring. We do pretty good for ourselves but of course strive for more. I know that once i finish school it will be much better. Hearing that you actually did it is amazing and inspiring. In just thes two years I have some so far. I began with nothing and have earned my way up on step at a time. I have had to cry in the shower from time to time so my kids don't get upset and the thing that always helps is when I think of that first year. Keep your head up girl and ask for help if you need it. Every one does at on time or another. 
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You should be proud of yourself. You put yourself through school and taking care of 3 kids on your own. You will find another job don't give up. If you give up on life and looking for a job you will never find the one that has better hours then the last job. I have an dead end job but I don't give up on it because I am glad to have it. I am not looking down on you for what you had to do. You did what you did for your kids not for yourself. You just keep your head up and something will come along. I know one day a nice job will come along for me too. I don't give up looking or hear about a nice job opening up,.
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