Being a single parent can feel lonely at times. When you are single it sometimes feel as though everyone around you is married and you have the ugly single person wart stuck on your nose. It is just not the case however. This weekend I was at a birthday party for one of my four-year-old daughter’s friends. At the party were several single Moms. It was wonderful how quickly they connected. Having commonalities like being a single parent can instantly bond people.
As a single parent there are many nights at home, many weekends that you may feel stuck inside. Spending time with other parents can be fun and give you a break from the normal routine. It can even create opportunities for swapping babysitting so each one of you gets a break now and then!
I worked at a location for over two years. During that time there was a woman who worked there who I never got to know. In fact she and I never paid attention to one another. I knew who she was and visa versa but we never really talked. When I found myself single with an infant I thought of everyone I knew who was a Mom or a single parent who had childcare for their kids. I ended up remembering this woman and e mailed her. Because we both had single parenting as a commonality we became almost instant friends. It was wonderful having a friend who had a little one about the same age as my daughter. We could get together with the kids and talk and hang out. It was so nice.
Kids birthday parties are a great place to meet other parents. It is not easy to meet new people so anytime you have an opportunity to be around people who just may have something in common with you try and take advantage of it.
Surrounding yourself with those who you can trust, confide in, and relate to is priceless.
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