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Children Get Lonely Too

As single parents, we can get wrapped up in focusing on our own emotions, recovery and socializing issues. We might overlook the fact that loneliness can be a universal feeling and our child or children might be experiencing some loneliness too… Many of us look back and think of childhood as a time that is free from all sorts of grown-up worries and concerns, we might forget that there are a great many very strong emotions felt by the average child—let alone a child who has gone through any sort of crisis or loss. A child who has been through … Continue reading →

Loneliness is Normal (But Not Necessary)

It would be negligent not to bring up the subject of loneliness when working through all the issues that affect single parents. After all, I think that simple loneliness can be blamed for all sorts of poor decisions on the part of many a single parent! We might date people we shouldn’t, or make unhealthy choices in what we eat or do—all because we feel so darn lonely. Now, I am of the opinion that loneliness is completely normal for a single parent—but it doesn’t HAVE to be necessary… There are several ways to cope with loneliness, but I think … Continue reading →

Single Doesn’t Have to Mean Lonely

It’s hard to be alone, but there is a difference between being alone and being lonely. Alone can be a good thing, at least sometimes, but lonely is another story. It can be depressing and difficult to see ahead to a future where you won’t always feel that way. It’s a vicious circle really, because the lonelier one feels, the needier he or she tends to become, and neediness is not very attractive. The first thing to do is to make sure you include other people in your life and stay active, even if it means spending time with people … Continue reading →