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.
So, I got pregnant when I was 24 years old. I had been with my daughters father for three years. We are no longer together and I raise my daughter by myself. I have graduated college and am working in my degree field and on my masters. Everything is fine right??? Hell no.
I never wanted to be a mother. At least not so young and without being married. Everyday is a struggle. She is two and I am having a very difficult time dealing with it. It takes every ounce of my being not to OD on my Lamictal (Im bi-polar). I don't know how to deal with this anymore. I don't want to resent my daughter but because of my irresponsibility I am raising her. Every time I think about what I could be doing if I wasn't a mom I get teary eyed. I wish I could have my own place, I wish I could come and go as I please, I wish I could go out with my friends, I wish I had more money. I am loosing the best chance in my life to be selfish. I know it sounds horrible, but I just can't cope. I was not ready for this. The doctor is still working on adjusting my meds and it is making things so difficult. I really want to have positive thoughts about being a mom but it is so hard for me to do right now! I know I sound like a selfish bitch but I really feel like I can't handle this. My mom helps me, and she is even frustrated with this two stage she is in. I don't know what to do. Every time she cries I feel like Im going to have a breakdown. HELP!
I never wanted to be a mother. At least not so young and without being married. Everyday is a struggle. She is two and I am having a very difficult time dealing with it. It takes every ounce of my being not to OD on my Lamictal (Im bi-polar). I don't know how to deal with this anymore. I don't want to resent my daughter but because of my irresponsibility I am raising her. Every time I think about what I could be doing if I wasn't a mom I get teary eyed. I wish I could have my own place, I wish I could come and go as I please, I wish I could go out with my friends, I wish I had more money. I am loosing the best chance in my life to be selfish. I know it sounds horrible, but I just can't cope. I was not ready for this. The doctor is still working on adjusting my meds and it is making things so difficult. I really want to have positive thoughts about being a mom but it is so hard for me to do right now! I know I sound like a selfish bitch but I really feel like I can't handle this. My mom helps me, and she is even frustrated with this two stage she is in. I don't know what to do. Every time she cries I feel like Im going to have a breakdown. HELP!
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
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Has anyone switched from spiriva and to what, if so. Was the new med as effective as spiriva? My part d plan will no cover it next year and I'm trying to figure out if I. Should go from an advantage plan or straight medicare with part d. I really need help deciding
normal feelings. I love my children without a shadow of a doubt. But resentment still rears her ugly head over and over.And as for the crying stages well
that is a very frustrating and wearing thing. I want to go mad when my 6 year old whines about everything. But I am all she has so I cope with it and love her and her siblings despite what I feel sometimes.
Then....you should not feel guilty about the job that you have to do...being her mother and a student...I would actually tell my daughter how tough it is...she will appreciate it when she is 15 and in the ninth grade...trust me!!!
And then...you should hug your mommy. It is wonderful to have a support person as great as yours.