Single Mum reaching out to others in a crisis........

[CMF2009]

I'm looking for advice. I'm a single, loving mum who feels like she's had it hard over the last 4 years and in the meantime has experienced a diminished lost in all communication with her 13 year old daughter. I'm really, really sad and am reaching out to anyone that may be able to help in any way and hopefully give me hope.

Thank you in advance xxx

[Canteloupe]

I?ve sent you a private message xx

[IlonaM]

Hi,

Have you come across Gingerbread, the charity for single parents? Lots of information and advice online, and also access to support and community.

www.gingerbread.org.uk

You're not alone.

With best wishes.

[midivydale]

Well done for reaching out! It is so hard and I can imagine that lockdown and everything else relating to covid has made things really too.

Is there anything in particular you?d like support with and maybe some people on here can help to point you in the right direction for support? Gingerbread is a great resource. X

[Pugwash]

Many years ago I joined Gingerbread following a breakup of a relationship. I had a 6 year old daughter at the time.

As time went on I became the Welfare Officer for the local group and found companionship with other single parents.

I met my husband at the group and we have now been married 38 years, we each have a daughter by previous relationships and 'our' daughter

[Lav]

What is it you needed advice with most?

I?m not a healthcare professional, however, I have a teenage daughter too (who is now 17) - it?s not easy. If you need to speak to someone that can relate. Feel free to dm me and I will send you my number.

[Claritycj56]

Be strong! You are not alone

It's courageous to speak openly about your feelings as a single mom I look up to you and admire your boldness to speak up

You are far from weak.

So continue ....I will too

Knowing I am not the only single mom out here or there

[Jellybeanz]

Speaking as someone who was once a very difficult teenager to loving parents (who also split, causing lots of bitterness and hurt on my part as well as on theirs) please know that she loves you dearly.. She prob won't admit it or even know how much for years to come but bear with it. She's hormonal and every teenager rebels and wants independence, which unfortunately often means pushing parent(s) away.

Hope you get some support, reach out to friends and family - they will hopefully be understanding too xxx