It's a new year and I'm looking to find people I can bond with. People who can relate to my life. I am used to doing things on my own. I have a good job (actually 2 jobs), my own house and I am recently getting back into spirituality. I have always done things on my own but I have come to realize that I need someone to lean on. I'm hoping I've come to the right place. All of my friends are happily married and do not know the challenges of being a single parent. Is there anyone out there that will be willing to help through the rough patches and keep me sane?

Welcome Piece by piece. Yes there are those of us here that will help you along the way and hopefully will find help from you also. In fact their are now over 9000 of us. We are one big family and always welcome another member. Hope you find peace here and a little comfort where you need it most.

Hi Peace by piece,
I like your name. You are very welcome and we are glad to have you. Join in when ever you feel the need. We all are trying to raise our kids the best way we know how, glad you joined.

Hi Piece, most of my friends have gotten married over the past couple of years also. I own my own home, have a great job, and am a single dad. I'm happy with my house and my life the way it is. If I meet someone who can complement my life, all well and good. If not, that's ok also.

Hi Mark,
Buzz me!

hi peace
i am in the same boat. it gets kinda lonely being a single parent and having your own house. love my time with my daughter, but all my friends are either involved w/o kids or w/ kids. not a lot married, but most have someone. i am just ending my relationship after a year of pain. anytime you need a shoulder let me know. i can use one too. but do know this, there are lots of shoulders at this site. thank goodness!

Thanks to all who have replied. I have been very busy and have just ended a relationship with someone who is very ill so I haven't been online much. It is nice to know there are others out there that are facing the same things I am. My relationship with my son has been wonderful the past couple months. He is so loving and cuddly. I thought it would have ended by now because he is 10 but I'm going to take what I can while I can. I hope you are all enjoying your children while you can. Soon they will grow up and break away. So they say.

Hi I am on the other side of the world but I am sure I can be a supportive friend because your introduction is so much like something I would write. I live in Johannesburg South Africa. I teach computer studies at the local high school and I am getting very involved in a church I enjoy going to. I own my own house and love do all the DIY that needs to be done. One thing I have also found is that the lack of adult conversation can make me feel very lonely. I really don't want male company, just friends to bounce things off if you know what I mean. What I am planning to do in the next few months is start a single parents group at church. Somewhere were you can bring the children and arrangement to keep them busy will be made and then the adults can have a cup of tea and a chat.Just support each other, may do a bit of Bible study, anything to feel part of a group with the same probelems.

Well like to hear what you think of my idea?

Keep up the good positive sprite
From
Belinda

well, I've been a single parent for almost 28 years, never had any problems re: my kids until I moved to this area, so if there's any way I can be of help let me know.