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Single Parenting Posted By: Rubiegem8280
Posted On: 07/18/2008
Somedays I am very grateful to be a single parrent, to have no one to argue parenting style or changing of rules or to coordinate schedules. But then again... I have no one to to argue parenting style or changing of rules or to coordinate schedules........ Haley has been challanging lately. Not because she has changed anything other than her sensitivity to sounds, but because I have developed an inflammed nerve in my foot making it near impossible to walk, not to mention carry and rock an upset or overtired toddler. These are the days i can admit I am a little jealous of you married folk. Not only would I have someone there to support Haley with me, but to support me as well. And of course the all important tag team care. It is not my favorite thing, being on 100% of the time. But I think I would hate it if I weren't. I guess when it comes down to it there is something for being an only parent, but there is something more to being a family team.
       
kathy630 wrote this reply on 07/18/2008
Being married does not mean that he would support your decisions. My daughters dad, whom I will call S.D., always babied her. I knew that there was more to her than just being lovable. I was working a full time job at the time. He was not employed. I had a 5 year old son that was not his. So many families are torn apart by special needs kids just because someone can't deal with it. I just hope that you have family and friends that are supportive. You can always vent here. Contact me if you like. Just remember to take care of yourself. Nobody else can.

shannonj wrote this reply on 07/18/2008
I was raised by a single mom, and have the greatest respect for the moms out there who are doing it alone. It isn't easy being a parent of a special needs kid, and carrying the bulk of the responsibility must be daunting. I hope that you have family and good friends to help out with your physical needs....You're a good mom

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