
Single Parenting Support Group
Today being raised by a single parent is not uncommon. About three in ten children live in a single parent home. The most common type of single parent home is one with only a mother. However, single father homes are the fastest growing type of family situation; 60% growth in the last ten years alone.

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To make a long story short, I was with my ex since I was 17. A little over 10 years. We have been married for 6 of those years. And we have a 15 month old little boy. He came home one day and decided he wasn't happy and wanted a divorce. End of discussion! It has now been almost 4 months since we separated and I still can't get through a day with out having a breakdown! I cry at the thought of him or us! I cry when I talk to him! I even cry when my little boy says "da da"! Since my ex was my life, I don't have many friends! I don't know what to do to help ease the pain. Does it get better? Everyone says time heals all wounds, but mine seem to hurt worse & worse each day! I'm also not good at just going up to strangers and "making friends". Please any suggestions would be great!
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And it will get better over time. I'm sure it must be very difficult for you right now. But find a few things that might bring you happiness (working out, walks, reading, dancing) and just do it! And try not to let your son see you so upset (as hard as that may be) you don't want to transfer your emotions to him.
I hope you start feeling better soon!
I found something else for me. But it benefits my children also and led to the job I start next week as a diesel tech. But I understand how you feel. My second ex left me feeling totally betrayed. But he had been my best friend also so I was
totally alone and lost. I would cry about everything-sometimes I still get this lump in my throat and miss him then here come the tears and this has been two years last month. But it is getter better
daily. I feel stronger the further away It
goes. Someone told me divorce is like a death... It is difficult. So look into counseling if you need to also-do not do it how I did/get some support somewhere.
".....and i put one foot in front of the other - "
Just battle every day, every week, every month....A year ago, i was unemployed, a huge mortage that i couldnt possibly pay, low on diabetic supplies, no money in the bank, took daughter out of private school and into public school..... i cried like i've never cried before. it physically hurts. i cant believe that i felt that pain and still living. im not being sarcastic. i feel for you and i know that pain - i will never forget it and neither will you.
wake up and shower everyday. get out of the house everyday. watch movies that help you cry, movies that help you laugh and movies that inspire you to not waste away. look at your child and thank God that the future will reflect your past and how you handle yourself. you will telling this to someone else sooner than you think.
one day at a time, one step at a time.
love ya.