Its not been easy

[swapfox]

Raising a child a lone is never easy, I did since my son was 4 years old, he is 15 now but I would not had trade it for nothing. Being a disabled dad and my son being hearing impaired, some said I should have given up long time ago. but if I did where would the joy be, I am very proud of him.

[dgee1965_PREV (deleted)]

Yes, I am discovering this now, as I proceed with my divorce action. My wife is far too unstable (and selfish) to handle raising the children full time, and everyone in both our families agree that I would be the better choice for custody. I have already started shuffling my schedule around, and fortunately I am receiving tons of support from friends and relatives. I am just taking it one day at a time right now and seeing how it will all play out. Once the kids are back in school, life will go a lot easier in this respect...

[tropicalbreeze]

Hello Gentlemen:

Adding my two sense, I very well understand what you both are going through. Caring for children is thee most hardest job ever, especially when you're a single parent. Look at the positve side of life, your kids see the good that you're both doing. You are blessed!

I admire a man who holds it's ground, I know that some men are being bashed for not caring for their children blah! blah! blah! fortunately you both have beg the differ.

Hang in there....and stay focus....we have to stay focus in order too move on, and not "belittle" the person you once loved....sad to say:). I wish you both the best....always a friend.....Tropicalbreeze:)

[msangeleyes]

`well I am adding my two cents in as well. I think that caring for and raising a child or children by yourself is a difficult and unselfish job. being single parents takes special people both men and women alike. It is one of the hardest jobs ever and trying to balance your life around children,a job, a home life ect. takes exceptional people to master those skills. But the reward is priceless when you see your child smile or graduate from school or make the right adult dession when they grow up. and know that you created those values,skills, and morrals. keep it up guys the rewards and smiles in life are so worth it.

[edna1226_PREV (deleted)]

.I know what you mean. I have an 8 year old, and trying to date and being a single parent is hard as hell. between finding someone who is willing to date a single parent, and finding an available sitter it's crazy. But you're right, the rewards are so worth it. When you see a smile, or get a hug or an "I love you mommy/daddy". It melts your heart.

[mikeysmom08]

.As a single parent of a 7 year old who has special needs I understand what you mean. It is really hard.

[greyhoundstar]

I admire any single parent who bring up their child/children on their own

i myself have put my life on hold for such alongtime 7yrs infact, having devoted all my time with him and of course i still do he is a special needs child and as just turned 14yrs old and living very happily.

all what is missing now is friendship/and a lady who understands the situation us single parents have to deal with.

people say love will come to you eventually, but without going out too socialise it never will and thats why i`ve joined in on the single parents forum to join in with like minded people.

i personaly take everyday as it comes without looking too far ahead no matter how difficult it can be you will get there in the end


all the very best for the future everyone