The reason i ask i know a few friends that are and i really feel for them and you too if you are cause no matter if you are female or male single Parents i see how tuff it is out there ,its really hard to on the kid or kids too growing up missing a parent, i dated single parent moms in the past so i know what they go through :) i also want to say i am very proud that you are taking care of your kids as some just put to adoption and can't handle it so my HEART Go's out to all you Single Moms and Dads ALL the best :) and i really hope you find 1 day a true honest good soul mate ,that can help you out cause you deserve it cheers your friend cheer up:)))))) ALWAYS Stay strong and never give up there are Good Men and Ladies out here that would stick and support you in all ways 1 day ,

It is a very hard thing for single moms and dads. They have to play both roles and these days with society so damaged, its a rough ride. My support goes out to all single parents as well.

I raised five alone....they are grown now and because of my efforts and hard work, I now have 5 beautiful grandchildren to enjoy with 2 more on the way...so in the end, we are rewarded for our efforts

WOWWWWW Congrats i am proud of you must of been tough and you must of been a great Mom

You are so right my friend i agree 100% Society is so damaged and it is very tough on them to do both roles THANK YOU for your your comment and support to them too cheers

Yes being a single parent is tough and we just have to do the best we can. I receive no help from ex so it adds an extra burden but I do what I can which does not always seem like it's enough. We do without alot but somehow I manage to get what is necessary to survive. I do know that I'm more blessed than alot right now because I do at least have a decent job and I'm in my second semester in an RN program which will help immensely in the future.

its sad when a ex does not support they should have to by law i hate free loaders and some just have a kid and run off so sad and leave the kid but glad your doing good my friend proud of you keep up the good spirit and be strong cheers

very considerate and thoughtful post,,,thanx

I'm a single parent ( thank goodness my daughter is well behaved). Being a single parent is even more rough when your single because of loosing the other person through death . It is even more tough on the kid(s) . so remember to be nice to us single mom and dads out there.

i had my daughter when i was 19 and i was a single parent and then i met my son dad later and we were together on and off for 2yrs before we got married (now divorced)and even after i felt i was still a single parent

my daughter is now 27(soon to be 28)
she had her son(her oldest at 14 2months before she turned 15
and had her daughter at 17
she had her the day before she graduated which she graduated 1year early and she was at the top of her class

she was with there dad on and off for 10yrs
and 5yrs ago she married her kids dad and a month after she found out she was expecting there 3rd child (she now 5yrs old)
they split up right before there 1st annerversary (just like mine)
she filed for divorce
sometime back.'but she was always the main bread winner even when she was with her kids dad...

she been in differnt relationships
and she been with this one guy not even a year
and i was informed im going to be a grandma again
this guy seem to adore my grandkids and he does treat them right which is a plus

its really sad for children to have to go through getting used to having just one parent.....God meant for them to have both parents....but when circumstances are such that it is unavoidable, then it is a lot of work to heal one's self even while helping the child get through that phase....and its an amazing job that single parents are doing when they do not give up on their children or themselves......cheers to that spirit of holding on and making things better...

wow so where do i begin i am a single parent of two my daughter is 4 and my son is 2 my son is an angel and my daughter is taking on her fathers attitudes i cant get her to listen at all no matter what i try, it is hard im lonely, depressed my ex left me with a broken down van that doesnt run right. I'm in school getting ready to graduate and i want to go back, i have no job, and i just want to find that one soulmate who ill feel complete with. its very hard but its very rewarding too. Because the single parents are the ones who have a better bond i think than the parents who run off without thier kids.

Thank you....it was tough...but it was well worth it

i BET YOU RAISED SOME HOTTTTT GIRLS HUH.

i am raising 4 beautiful girls on my own right now, yeah its tough and i have my moments where i want to break down and cry BUT i wouldnt change it for the world! my daughters are my world. One thing i hate is when other people judge me for having 4 kids. i do it all on my own i ask for help from no one!! i have so much respect for every single mother and single father out there

i have been in the same shoes that you are in sweetheart, actually i'm still wearing them. i'm a single mother of 4 and yes it is hard and we do have our moments but in the end it is all worth it. we all want that special someone that will sweep us off our feet. Let me tell you god does have a plan for all of us and you will find mr. right, it might not be today or tomorrow or even next week but you will find someone. just be patient.

Single parents rock!!

I used to be one and then they all grew up and out j/k

So now I am an ex single parent

Or am I?

I guess I am still a parent??

Oh hell

Anyway they rock and they sacrifice so much. Noone really knows how much unless they are one.

Single parenting is hard enough for anyone.. but I had may tubes reattached to give my childless husband the children that he wanted. I had one daughter already..so at 42 and 44 i had 2 more daughters! My oldest daughter is married and successful..but i'm now 58 with 2 teens to raise alone. Kind of a dirty trick..don't u think!!I wouldn't trade my kids for anything and we r doing pretty good but it IS HARD. My heart goes out to those who give their all for their kids!!

.I'm a single mom 2 boys. My 13 yr old is high-functioning autistic and my 5 yr old suffered brain damage from a car accident at 3 months old. Most my friends are single mom to so we have come together to create our own family. Funny thing is we all have boys but no fathers in the picture. Lol. So just remember when your alone and thinking you can't do right by your kids that you are their rock in this quicksand of a world. But that you also have a rock of your own, either a friend or a family member that you can call upon :flowerforyou