Yes, I�m a newbie � Just thought I would drop a note to say �hello� from Alberta, Canada. Having been a single mom for over 13 years, I can say it�s definitely been a rollercoaster ride! I have full custody of my children, who are both teens now *sigh* � daughter 18 and son 15. Their dad has been MIA (no, he�s not in the military) for the past 5 years, due to a falling out he had with our kids. I believe his new family (wife and two children) are now the focus of his life, which is unfortunate in this day and age of �blended families�.

I�m pretty easygoing and have a warped sense of humor, which both of my kids appear to have adopted as well. Trust me, it�s that sense of humor that gets you through some of the curve balls or tests that life tosses at you from time to time.

From a quick review of the forums/posts, it seems as though SFV will be a great resource for me. Undoubtedly, I will be seeking advice from the members here from time to time � I sometimes find myself �sitting on the fence� (getting slivers lol) before I make a decision regarding an issue. In return, if you would like my advice, feel free to ask as I am open and honest with my opinions.

We are all continually learning new things about being a parent, regardless of the age of our child(ren). I�ll probably be learning new things about my children even when I�m 90 � if they let me live that long lol!

Have a great day! I look forward to chatting with you soon.

welcome to our group, wellmaybe after your ex settle with new family ,he might come back in the kids life if the kids want him back in there life. sometimes when the kids reach that age ex,s dont think of them as kids no more or need them. meandme

welcome to the forum.

It's always nice to see a new Canadian. Welcome aboard.

Hello, I am in Calgary, AB....if anyone wishes to chat sometime, let me know!