Calling all THRIVING HAPPY SINGLE MOMS

[GIGGLES247]

I am a new single Mom after 15 years of marriage.  Starting a new job needing to move from my house due to expenses.  I don't have family support so I am truly on my OWN.  I want to be happy and thrive not just survive.  I am an upbeat happy person but finding myself sinking FAST-stressed, lonely and scared.  My few single mom friends seem very discouraged.  Any advice would be appreciated.

[LifeCafe42]

welcome!!!! take each day as it comes and find the little things. I've found a new excitement in doing things I've found on pinterest it gives me new recipes to try and lots of activities to do with DS. I enjoy my mama time at work. its not always easy but I try to find the good in all the bad

[michiganmom5150]

It is very hard. I realized Saturday night, for the first time in over a year since I became a single mom that I was happy. It is stressful and hard, you just have to take one day at a time, and eventually it will be ok. I am still struggling, but for the first time in a long time, instead of idk if I can do this, i'm I got this! It does get better. Just hang in there! Welcome:)

[Christina_Ciani]

Hi!

Go you!  I blog about my life and thriving, but in a nutshell:

Follow Your Bliss every minute - trust it - follow  what feels good - not what says, SHOULD.

That's the shortest distance to happiness I have found when broke, tired, sad, afraid or fearful.

My personal mantra: Bootstrap Your Bliss here's how we do it:

[bamababe1975]

 Amen!

Quoting LifeCafe42:

welcome!!!! take each day as it comes and find the little things. I've found a new excitement in doing things I've found on pinterest it gives me new recipes to try and lots of activities to do with DS. I enjoy my mama time at work. its not always easy but I try to find the good in all the bad

 

[proudandalive]

you are stronger than you think.  Moving on is the first step... and I dont mean moving on as in "on to the next" i mean leaving dead weight behind, leave all paint behind and heal at your own pace.  Life is far to good to waste on nothing.

[zmama22]

take some time to heal and adjust to your new life. try to stay positive, instead of dwelling on what's wrong - dwell on what's right. don't obsess over things you can't change - people are going to be who they are going to be all you can do is control your reactions. and find some supportive friends. some of my friends are more like family to me and my DD than my actual family. and keep sometime for yourself. mommyhood is wonderful but don't feel guilty when you need some time for yourself.

[raegan1221]

 Just keep your head up! Do what you've gotta do..starting your new job..spend time with your kids but also make time for yourself..it might be hard to but it will help:) Welcome to single Mommyhood!

[sarahmiamaria]

Chin up! You are stronger than you could ever imagine! :) There are good days and bad for sure just remember we are all here for you if you ever need to talk!

[Robsessed98]

Welcome to the group.  It takes time to become a thriving single mom, but it can happen if you're determined.  As long as you're happy with yourself, you can be happy with your life.

[happymommy1105]

I take pride in what I can do. Don't worry about what i can't and honestly just try.

I realize that while I came afford to take a cruise every summer, I can have fun with my son. I have learned to really enjoy him and his childhood.

I don't take things for granted and I honestly count my blessings. So maybe I don't have a big house, but I have a roof over our heads and ya know what, its a pretty nice one.

Be content with where you are in life and you will find happiness!!!