Hi all, My name is S. i'm a single mother to two children. My ex-partner walked out after 10 years together. He has bi-polar, still not entirely sure if he left because of an episode or whether he just didn't want the responsibilty of a family anymore, probably both those things. I have a daughter who is 5, and started school in September, and a son who is 2. He left at the end of July, 2 months before our daughter was due to start school(great timing huh!). Still trying to get back on my feet, but am struggling with a lot of different emotions, from loneliness, to anger.
Sorry i am starting to rant and ramble already!
Looking for some guidence and reasurrence that im not really alone in this situation and that things do get easier.
I look forward to talking with you all :)
Hi Firevixen
I'm sure it was so odd with your daughter starting school.
Looking forward to getting to know you.
This site is brilliant for company, even if it is virtual, as it is so supportive.
Hi and welcome to One Space Firevixen
Do have a look around the site, and you will see that everyone on here is supportive and may have some similair experiences to yourself and be of great assisstance and inspiration in helping to see that there is light at the end of the preverbial tunnel especially on those days that we feel most lonely and in need of letting of a bit of steam.
Hello Firevixen
You are very welcome to One Space. I have edtied out your real name as we just use user names for privacy, Ok?
Your life is very busy with two small children to look after on your own, How has your daughter settled at school? I do hope that you manage to get out to meet other mums with your little boy? Having friends makes the world of difference at this time in your life
You ask for some reassurance that your feelings are normal, well THEY ARE. As for the emotional upheaval, do you have someone to talk to about this? It is a massive journey and quite simiar to what you would go through in a bereavement.
What about things for you? Do you get a break from the children at all (does their dad or grandma have them?) so that you can do some grown up things?