I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Sara and I am a single mom of 2 children, my son is 6 and my daughter is 3 1/2 months old. I just recently split with my childrens father a little over 2 months ago. Just trying to find a board for support.

:welcome: Sara the good thing is, we are always here for you. If you need advice, laughter, a shoulder to cry on, we always here. Come and visit often. You might find it extremely addictive. I know I do.

I started on this sight about four months ago. I have been seperated since April, divorced since August. I have come so far. I have so much strength here. I wouldn't be where i am without some of these people. I can even call them friends.

Do you want to share your story? We all have one.

:welcome: You have come to the right place. Advice, friendships, laughs, and heartwarming stories are all here. Its a great place to come where you have tons of support or even if you just want to come to get something off your chest.

I WILL SHARE MY STORY NOW. I WILL POST SOME PICS LATER. BUT ANYWAY IM 23 AND I HAVE BEEN WITH MY CHILDRENS FATHER FOR 10 YEARS, 8 YEARS STRAIGHT. ANYWAY IT USED TO BE A GREAT RELATIONSHIP, BUT I WAS DEALING WITH ALOT OF BULL@@IT. LIKE HE MAKES MORE MONEY THEN ME BUT EVERYTHING WE OWN IS IN MY NAME, HE SMOKED WEED SO HE SPENT ALOT OF HIS MONEY ON THAT INSTEAD OF PAYING OUR BILLS, IM A DRUG FREE PERSON I DONT EVEN SMOKE SO THAT REALLY BOTHERED ME THAT HE WOULDNT STOP FOR MY SON AND I. ANYWAY HE GOT ME SO FAR IN DEBT AND ALWAYS PUT OTHERS IN FRONT OF ME AND THE KIDS, AFTER I HAD MY DAUGHTER I JUST HAD ENOUGH, I FINALLY MADE HIM LEAVE, ITS HARD FOR ME RIGHT NOW FINANCIALLY CAUSE I HAVE EVERYTHING IN MY NAME BUT I KNOW I WILL PULL THROUGH FOR MY KIDS. THE WORSE THING HE DID TO ME THOUGH WAS HE NEVER SHOWED ME HE LOVED ME. NEVER HELPED ME AROUND THE HOUSE NEVER GOT THINGS FOR ME ON THE HOLIDAYS OR MY BDAYS. I TOLD HIM HOW I FELT BUT HE DIDNT CARE SO HERE I AM ALONE. BUT I WAS MORE ALONE WHEN I WAS WITH HIM. HE NOW IS TELLING ME HE IS SORRY AND STUFF BUT IM NOT EVER PUTTING ME OR MY CHILDREN THROUGH THAT KIND OF HURT AND DISAPPOINTMENT EVER AGAIN. I KNOW THIS IS ALITTLE LONG BUT I MADE IT AS SHORT AS POSSIBLE. THANKS FOR LETTING ME POST ALITTLE OF MY STORY.

Hey your post isn't to long. Never worry about telling us your story. We will always be here.

Will your Ex still see the kids? Does he pay you child support. Make sure you file for divorce, so have the bills will go to him. I don't know in Maryland is a community property state.

Hang in there and be strong. Don't take his $$$$ anymore. You will make it. We all do if we keep faith.

Sara, your post isn't long at all. You should see some of mine!! Are you actually married to the guy or were you just living together? I was in the same financial situation with my ex, but he didn't make any money. Everything was in my name, but he would take money out of my account to buy weed or to go to the casino. Then I'd write checks to pay the bills and they'd bounce because he'd taken so much and not told me about it. I'm back on my feet now and completely rid of him. It always seems that they want what they can't have. He took you for granted when you were together and now that he sees you're not as weak as he made you to be when he was with you, he wants you even more. Don't let him manipulate you, the pain of the loss will soon diminish, but the pain of having him there would never go away as long as he was there.

THANKS GUYS. NO I WAS NEVER MARRIED, I ALWAYS WANTED TO GET MARRIED BUT HE NEVER PERSUDED IT WITH ME. IM VERY GLAD I WASNT MARRIED. NO I HAVENT FILED CHILD SUPPORT CAUSE HE WORKS UNDER THE TABLE AND HE HAS BEEN PAYING FOR THE KIDS DAYCARE. 290.00 A WEEK. BUT IM WAITING FOR HIM TO STOP. IM GOING TO TRY TO GET DAYCARE VOUCHERS BUT I DONT KNOW HOW THAT IS GOING TO GO.

I know the feeling !
It is hard ! hard to break away from something that is so comfortable. . .
It will get better I PROMISE !
It did for me !