WIll go and have a look, lauzyj 
Hi all,
I'm Mumstheword. I'm a single mother to two wonderful girls aged 4 and 2(well, shes almost 2). I'm a single mum for the second time! Been a single parent this time for 2 days! I know its early but no chance of getting back together as he no longer loves me. The first time I was a single mum I was 7 months pregnant with my first. Never thought I'd be a single parent again but hey thats life. My eldest does not see her dad and my now ex has been dad to both of my girls and luckly wants to see them as much as possible. How long that lasts I dont know.
Hi mumstheword
Welcome to you! People so often say when they come on here that they did not think they would ever be a single parent, whether for the first or second time. How are you feeling? Have you got some local family and friends to lean on for a while? It is good that he wants to see both girls, that will give them some consistency in their lives. Have a look around the site and hope you will soon feel at home, there is lots of friendly support here
Hi and welcome to everyone new! I look forward to talking and getting to know you on other threads, please feel free to start your own or just join in anywhere!
Hi to the newbies from me Look forward to 'chatting' and getting to know you.
I have been on my own with my son, 9 next month, since the pregnancy. Wow, still can't believe he's nearly that age!!!
hi I'm robinkent,
I have two children, a girl of 6 and a boy of 4. I love them so much it hurts. I am seperated from their mum, who they live with.
Hi robinkent. Welcome along to One Space. How long have you been seperated? How much contact do you have with the children?
hello there,
I have posted on the general board that explains about where we are at.
i see my children every other weekend, but I lost my job a few weeks ago so we get to see each other more often now.
Sorry to hear that you've recently lost your job. Hopefully something will come along fairly soon. At least, for a while, it'll give you more time to spend with your children, and hopefully sort out the problems that are going on.
I'm sorry you've lost your job robinkent. Good to see you here, and hopefully we can offer you some support.
Welcome robinkent
It's great that you are seeing your children, and I am sorry to hear about your job, will go and have a read of your thread
Welcome to One Space robinkent! Speak to you on other threads.
Hello everyone :)
I am claire, I have a lil boy who has just turned 3yrs and I am almost 40 wks pregnant too. My husband walked out on me/us 3 months ago. I feel very lonely and anxious of babies arrival any day now.
x
Hi claire. Welcome along to One Space. I know you're feeling lonely and anxious right now, but can I just say congratulations. How is your little boy doing? Do you have any support for when the new baby arrives? Will your husband be at the birth? What a time of it you must be having. I'm so sorry, though of course no time is a good time, but I'm sure you know what I mean.
Hi clairex6
I can understand you feeling anxious. I do hope you have friends and family who are supporting you.
Hello clairex6
You are very welcome here. I know each day must seem to go on forever for you, waiting to give birth, but you are nearly there now. There is loads of support here, and do have a chat to your midwife and health visitor after the baby arrives to see what there is around to help you. Please keep up updated with your progress, have you got any names sorted out? Do stay with us as we can give you lots of help as you go along, so do hope you we will feel we are with you and you are less lonely.
Hi, struggling single mum here or calling me R is much welcome too.... and obviously I'm a newbie on this site.
I'm 37 years old and been a single mum for more than five years now to a 6 years old boy. He's my first and only child and his father left us when he was barely 7 months old. He only financially supported my child for three months and after that I've never heard anything from here anymore. Since then I struggle to raise my boy on my own. Got into a heavy debts, everything went wrong after it.... never was a night that I don't cry myself to bed.... I'm scared, too scared for my son's future. I just want him to give the best of everything but I'm so helpless. Job's salary is barely enough for all the bills and rent... I dunno what to do and who to trust anymore.
I'm so aware that friends and people are gossiping/feasting behind us. In your lowest moment, when I want to run to my bestfriends comforting arms but only to find out how they look down on me... for ruining the image of the group who have perfect families, with partners and kids they can proudly call their own. I'm blessed with a well mannered and behave kid and not to forget and intelligent too... he's the source of my pride and joy but other people will still inject his being fatherless over his achievements and wonderful qualities.
I became cautious of these people thus I secluded ourselves from gatherings where I know majority of the attendees are like them. Me and my son ended up going on a dayout on our own less the group. Since i'm too tied up with money, I would endlessly search for any free or discounted tickets so I can bring and let my son have fun too just like the other kids.... I just want my son to be happy and have a bright future ahead of him.
I'm feeling low as usual and and just want to be heard by somebody who will understand me and not judge or look down of me because of my fail marriage. I'm tired of those two-faced people around me. Can't ask them for help....
People see me as a strong woman, they are witnesses how I tried to pull myself back, how I make sacrifices for my son, how lucky I am to have a son like mine but behind that facade is a struggling R, a woman who's loosing all the hope in this world, a crying R, BUT I don't want too let them see that side of me, I want to let them take it that whatever they can do to their children I can equally do the same (though it's proving too hard to do it).
Hello struggling single mum
You are welcome here and you are amongst people in the same situation. No-one judges on this site, we are here to ofer support and information. I am sorry to hear that you feel so unsupported by those you saw as friends, it is not your fault that you became a single parent, these things happen! Sounds like it is time to get a whole new bunch of friends
Be proud of who you are and the wonderful son you are raising!
How is your work? Does it bring you into contact with many people you could connect with? Have a look at our article Making New Friends, it is time to reach out and find people who will cheer you along on your journey, yes you have been strong to cope this far but we all need a helping hand sometimes
Hi struggling single mum
Welcome to One Space. You are doing a great job and you are surrounded by new friends here!
Have a look around the boards, many of us have been where you are, please do not feel alone.
I look forward to talking to you more, in the topics Relationships and You perhaps or General Interest?
Hi Im artemis23 I have a beautiful daughter who is 15mths old been single mum since her birth -(just put a post on parenting support)
Hello artemis23, you are very welcome here, and have just had a look at your post on Parenting Support, have moved it to our Local Information section, Ok?
hi louise, thanks for your post, thats cool in that section, just finding way about on the forum
Hello artemis23. Welcome along to One Space. Do you have friends and family for support? Look forward to 'chatting'.
Hi i am a single parent for the last year two kids boy 10 and girl nearly 8. I ve currently got a wonderful boyfriend and i couldnt do without his support he has gave me especially the last six months. As i had to leave the familly home and set up new home on my own first time and deal with my ex husband in a relationship with my best friend and now are expecting a baby. does anybody else feel like there life is like the jeremy kyle show and does things get easier financially cause i am seriously struggling even contemplating moving in with my parents.
Hello littlepiggy. Welcome along. That must have been really hard, seeing your ex and best friend in a relationship. Was this before or after you'd split? So, you're now in a new relationship yourself, and getting support from him, which is great. How are the children doing?
Hi littlepiggy, you are welcome here and what a double whammy you have suffered to lose your partner and your friend in one fell swoop, poor you, am so glad you have found happiness again.
I do sympathise about the financial situation. Are you working? I am thinking that with the age of your youngest you will be on Job Seekers Allowance now, if you are not working. Do you get Housing Benefit to help with the rent?
Hi little piggy
Welcome from me too 
What a horrible time you must have had and the children.
If you want to talk more about your feelings around your ex or your new partner you can go to Relationships and You.
Life as a single parent can see you living on a low income, perhaps moving in with your parents would be a good decision financially. However if you would prefer not to, then ensure that you are receiving all the right benefits, perhaps look into training and find employment that will pay you better. However I think most of us here find money a struggle, but if you manage it well then you can enjoy a good life, if you want to discuss money, go to Managing Your Money.
Look forward to talking to you more :)
hi Hazel eyes, thanks for response, got some good freinds but most in family unit so tricky at weekends/bank hols, got elderly aunt & Uncle they try to help but have health problems and so its a bit tricky, where are you based? how old are children?
Hi. I'm a single mum to a 5 (nearly 6 year old boy) and have been a single parent since i was 7 months pregnant. I have no family locally and only a small social network (have some major trust issues!!) but am getting to know some of the mum's at the school.
Hello Ally.h
Welcome to One Space. How has your boy settled back at school? That is good that you are getting to know some of the other mums, it's a great way to make new friends. Many of us are left with trust issues after a relationship breakdown so just take it steady and build things up.
Hi Ally.h
Welcome to One Space! I hope you enjoy making friends here! We have a Day to Day Chat room, where there is general chatting going on, also have a look around the boards and join in wherever you feel
hi new to this have posted a new disscussion but im not sure if or when people will see it im guessing not too many people are up this late...(early) i cant sleep as im troubled..
its about my ex i posted a disscussion about 'knowing where the father lives' or something like that i just wanted some advice from other parents :) thanks
L :)
Hello lizzie88
Welcome to One Space! People come on here at many different times, I will go and look for your thread
Hello lizzie88, I'll take a look too...
I'd like to say hello to everyone too
This really is a great board to find for support
thank you :)
Hi lizzie. Welcome along. I have seen your post, and replied. Do hope you're ok today. How old is your little girl?
Hello artemis. I'm not too far from London. Have one child, he turned 9 on Monday. Have been on my own since the pregnancy, and I love being a single Mum, although of course it can be hard work!!!
Hi lizzie88, welcome aboard! I will go and chat with you on your other thread, it sounds as though you are facing some difficulties, but don't worry we are here to see you through and out the other end
Hi all :) I'm hjw, and have been a single parent now for 8 months. I have 3 wonderful children aged (nearly) 9, 4, and (nearly) 3.
My ex is being extreamly difficult and i am after advice. he refuses to see the children unless 1 at a time. which i say is unacceptable. He hardly pays any maintainence (have had about £500 off him in 8 months). And now he is threatening to come and take away everything that he has paid for. Including the computer, tv, sofas, cooker, freezer, tumble drier, parts in the boiler, and beds. I am at my wits end and dont know what to do :(
This comment has been moved here.
Hello hjw,
Just saying welcome, I have moved your story about your ex to the Separation and Divorce section, you can see it and any replies by clicking on the blue link in your second post, above. I will have a chat to you on there.
Hi hjw. Welcome to One Space. Look forward to 'chatting'. Take care.
Hello hjw. I hope you can get this sorted out soon...
Hi hjw, welcome to One Space, I will go and chat with you further on the Separation & Divorce discussion board, sounds like you are struggling with this.
We are here to support you and come up with some suggestions and ideas to see you through.
Speak shortly
Hi, I'm Mempsey and i have two boys, 11 & 14. I have been a lone parent for 6 years. we up and left L 4 years ago to start a new life in K. My ex has my boys every weekend and he still lives in L with his GF (my EX bestfriend) and her two children (both 14). I have coped pretty well so far, we have had our ups and downs, but any major drama's are normally sorted pretty quickly. I like to think i have a good relationship with my boys (although I am now beginning to doubt that with my eldest now) but lately, things are getting harder.....which is why i joined here in the hope of some support from others in the same boat as me. I also hope i can offer any support to anyone i can!
Hello mempsey
You are very welcome here. Wow you had a lot to cope with as your partner and your best friend are now together!
Your boys are just getting to that "lovely" teenager stage, don't worry we have a special section for teenagers, which i see you have found already 
. It's a friendly site here and we help each other along the way, with a few laughs too.
Are you working outside the home as well?
Hi mempsey. Welcome along to One Space. I have an 9 year old, and I find this age group hard at times, but all in all, we are very close, but we have 'those' days, hehe. Look forward to 'chatting' and getting to know you.
Hi mempsey. I have a nearly 15 year old daughter, and I have recently split from my husband ( after being together 21 years)...
Everyone here is really supportive, so I'm sure you'll soon feel at home.
Hi,I have five children three girls 6 months , 8 and 14 and two boys 15 and 16 . My oldest three have same dad seperated after 8 years then met my husband year after .both were quite abusive relationship s mentally and emotionally i was also sole provider financially for part of that time working three jobs ive been a lone parent since 2006 . was unfortunately early retired due to ill health in december 2008 .Always thought my self to be a lone parent even when i was with them as they never involved them self s in bringing them up or helped in any way shape or form so find being a lone parent not much of a change more easy if any thing with out them .
ok have done. if people could take the time to read and reply it'd be appreciated thanks :) x