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.
I feel in a rut...and it's getting to me.
I know change is important, and I'll feel so much better for it, when I figure out what that will be. But outside of trying to make or stay connected to friends (that also live at least 1/2hr or farther away)... Anyone have any ideas for changes I can make in my life that would help to fill ME up and nurture some of my needs for a change?
Here's my situation:
-single mom, with my 3 1/2yr old daughter 24/7.
-on a tight budget (not a lot of money for the gas and other expenses of some social activities - and everything is at least 1/2hr away. I live in a rural area/small town).
-I don't have the support of friends or family to watch my daughter, and a sitter seems expensive, although I'm willing to try that at some point.
-work from home (so when I'm not tending to daughter, new puppy, my old house/maintenance, etc), I have to work (the bills have to get paid)
I may have left some things out, but the bottom line is I'm on a tight budget, live in an isolating small town, everything is far to drive to (hence more gas expenses too, if I travel alot), try to have somewhat of a social life through playgroups, FB, but it's not easy to do because of time and money.
I desperately need a change, because the monotony of childcare, dishes, house cleaning, puppy training, lack of sleep, is getting to me.
Any ideas about how I can change things up, given my limited time and resources at this point?
I know change is important, and I'll feel so much better for it, when I figure out what that will be. But outside of trying to make or stay connected to friends (that also live at least 1/2hr or farther away)... Anyone have any ideas for changes I can make in my life that would help to fill ME up and nurture some of my needs for a change?
Here's my situation:
-single mom, with my 3 1/2yr old daughter 24/7.
-on a tight budget (not a lot of money for the gas and other expenses of some social activities - and everything is at least 1/2hr away. I live in a rural area/small town).
-I don't have the support of friends or family to watch my daughter, and a sitter seems expensive, although I'm willing to try that at some point.
-work from home (so when I'm not tending to daughter, new puppy, my old house/maintenance, etc), I have to work (the bills have to get paid)
I may have left some things out, but the bottom line is I'm on a tight budget, live in an isolating small town, everything is far to drive to (hence more gas expenses too, if I travel alot), try to have somewhat of a social life through playgroups, FB, but it's not easy to do because of time and money.
I desperately need a change, because the monotony of childcare, dishes, house cleaning, puppy training, lack of sleep, is getting to me.
Any ideas about how I can change things up, given my limited time and resources at this point?
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I started going to church. They have child care and I get to be involved in a women's group too. It has taken the importance out of other things like going out and/or dating. It's free and It's good for my kids and me!
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