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I am brand new to this site, i have replied to another discussion, but not sure if it will reach ( career girl, bad computer skills), one of my goals in 2004. I have a 6 year old daughter, one of the hardest things for me is combining my job, and successfully raising a vivacious 6 year old. Her being the only child has always been something i have struggled with, always wanting a brother or sister for her, but really knowing what the fate of my marraige was going to be. Most of my friends have just gotten married and are now just starting their families, the select few friends are still in the ''singles scene'' and do the bar hopping every weekend, i feel like i am just in between these groups of friends. Where are the ones like me? , then i started reading ...alot... alot of self help books and stuff like that, and it said reach out to people you want to associate with, that have the same struggles and interests as you, and that is what brought me here. So i am hoping to talk broadly across the united states, but am looking to meet people in the illinois area to meet as well , do activities together with the kids,help each other and have a shoulder to cry on, because ultimatley ''we'' are the only ones who really understand what ''we'' are going thru. looking forward to some responses!!!! Hope we all have a successful new year
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Posts: 2 | Location: Oak forest illinois | Registered: 31 December 2003
Hi Debbie, my name is Debi too. I'm in the Illinois area and looking to meet other single mothers as well (for the same reasons you are). My son is 19 months--maybe your daughter can "pretend" he's her little brother!. Most of the people I meet with a child my age are married and I feel awkward and out of place. I hope that we can meet and do fun things with the kids. Let me know.
Posts: 72 | Location: Downers Grove | Registered: 31 December 2003
Hi Debbie. I too am looking for other single moms to laugh & cry with. I am the only single mom I know right now. All of my friends are married and all of my kids' friends are from non-divorced families. I feel sort of out of place with them. I'm not sure where OakForest is located in Illinois, but I am near Springfield, IL. We can always chat or email though. If you want to im me, my AOL & Yahoo messenger name is clymnup & for MSN messenger its stillclymnup2.
Posts: 2 | Location: illinois | Registered: 03 January 2004
I myself am in the exact same situation as you. I felt as if I was reading my words while reading your post. The only difference is that I never did get married. It just wasn't meant to be between us. I live in Oak Lawn, IL and have a very active 5 year old son who turns 6 in 2 months. Most of my friends as well have either just gotten married or are still single doing the "bar hopping" scene and I feel "unconnected" to them in alot of ways. This is my first post. The only reason I even registered was my constant feeling of not fitting in like I used to around my friends and wanting to find some people who actually knew what I was feeling and going through without sometimes even saying a word. Please feel free to email me at any time. My mom just joined this "red hatter" group that is becomming quite the rage for the senior citizens and though I make fun of her quite frequently, I think she may have hit something on the head that I am looking for...A group of single moms who go out and do things together whether in a group or a few of them with their kids and without their kids and are there for each other at any given time. I would really like to find something like that in this new year.
Kim
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Originally posted by Debbie B: [qb]I am brand new to this site, i have replied to another discussion, but not sure if it will reach ( career girl, bad computer skills), one of my goals in 2004. I have a 6 year old daughter, one of the hardest things for me is combining my job, and successfully raising a vivacious 6 year old. Her being the only child has always been something i have struggled with, always wanting a brother or sister for her, but really knowing what the fate of my marraige was going to be. Most of my friends have just gotten married and are now just starting their families, the select few friends are still in the ''singles scene'' and do the bar hopping every weekend, i feel like i am just in between these groups of friends. Where are the ones like me? , then i started reading ...alot... alot of self help books and stuff like that, and it said reach out to people you want to associate with, that have the same struggles and interests as you, and that is what brought me here. So i am hoping to talk broadly across the united states, but am looking to meet people in the illinois area to meet as well , do activities together with the kids,help each other and have a shoulder to cry on, because ultimatley ''we'' are the only ones who really understand what ''we'' are going thru. looking forward to some responses!!!! Hope we all have a successful new year
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Posts: 1 | Location: Oak Lawn, IL | Registered: 12 January 2004
I just want to invite you Illinios moms to our Illinios forum.. Debbie has been on it all many times. we have nice chats and arrange fun get togethers for all ages of kids and sometimes just moms.. Hope you will join us.
Shannon
Posts: 159 | Location: Chicago, IL | Registered: 04 May 2003
Originally posted by Debbie B: [qb]I am brand new to this site, i have replied to another discussion, but not sure if it will reach ( career girl, bad computer skills), one of my goals in 2004. I have a 6 year old daughter, one of the hardest things for me is combining my job, and successfully raising a vivacious 6 year old. Her being the only child has always been something i have struggled with, always wanting a brother or sister for her, but really knowing what the fate of my marraige was going to be. Most of my friends have just gotten married and are now just starting their families, the select few friends are still in the ''singles scene'' and do the bar hopping every weekend, i feel like i am just in between these groups of friends. Where are the ones like me? , then i started reading ...alot... alot of self help books and stuff like that, and it said reach out to people you want to associate with, that have the same struggles and interests as you, and that is what brought me here. So i am hoping to talk broadly across the united states, but am looking to meet people in the illinois area to meet as well , do activities together with the kids,help each other and have a shoulder to cry on, because ultimatley ''we'' are the only ones who really understand what ''we'' are going thru. looking forward to some responses!!!! Hope we all have a successful new year
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Hi Debbie, I was searching for people in Illinois and came across your message. I'm not a single mom but I am a single dad going through the same anxieties as you. I am the primary parent and have a more than full time career, spend a lot of time in Barnes and Noble reading and still wonder if I am the only one that this is happening to. I did find a group on the net that meets to do activities with other single parent. It's called youngsingleparents.org. They have a chapter I think in Tinley Park near you. I live a little south of you in the Bradley/Boubonnais area and was thinking of checking this out when I find the time. I just wanted to let you know that I have the same thoughts and feeling about where your at in social standings and I am realizing quickly that we aren't the only ones. Good luck.
Posts: 16 | Location: Illinois | Registered: 14 March 2004
Please, talk to me other women in the same situation! I need a friend! I have just moved to Illinois and feel very lonely! Especially in this situation! How do we start? I would love to meet other women in the same situation because we can help each other!
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Originally posted by Debbie B: [qb]I am brand new to this site, i have replied to another discussion, but not sure if it will reach ( career girl, bad computer skills), one of my goals in 2004. I have a 6 year old daughter, one of the hardest things for me is combining my job, and successfully raising a vivacious 6 year old. Her being the only child has always been something i have struggled with, always wanting a brother or sister for her, but really knowing what the fate of my marraige was going to be. Most of my friends have just gotten married and are now just starting their families, the select few friends are still in the ''singles scene'' and do the bar hopping every weekend, i feel like i am just in between these groups of friends. Where are the ones like me? , then i started reading ...alot... alot of self help books and stuff like that, and it said reach out to people you want to associate with, that have the same struggles and interests as you, and that is what brought me here. So i am hoping to talk broadly across the united states, but am looking to meet people in the illinois area to meet as well , do activities together with the kids,help each other and have a shoulder to cry on, because ultimatley ''we'' are the only ones who really understand what ''we'' are going thru. looking forward to some responses!!!! Hope we all have a successful new year
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Posts: 2 | Location: Northwestern suburbs of Il | Registered: 08 April 2004
I don't really know how to use a chat very well...if I want to chat with you and receive answers from you...how do I do? I would really like to meet people in the same situation and get together!
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Posts: 2 | Location: Northwestern suburbs of Il | Registered: 08 April 2004
Hi Kim- I just recently found this board and noticed you live in Oak Lawn. I am actually in Evergreen Park not too far from you and completely understand about the whole "single friends w/out kids" and the "married friends with kids" I am looking for moms and dads willing to connect and share stories, go bowling or planning outings with our kids. Hopefully soon we can get an outing going. Andrea
Posts: 7 | Location: Chicago | Registered: 05 May 2004
HI Debbie, My name is Trish. I live in Mt. Greenwood. (will be moving to chicago Ridge in 2 weeks) Im in the middle of a divorce right now. Many of my friends are also married and many are single with no children. My son is 9 and my daughter will be 7 in 2 weeks. We don't live very far from each other. I'm looking for people who have or are also going through this. People who really understand what it feels like to be faced with raising the children after divorce or seperation. I'm scared to death about the rest of my life but at the same time I know I made the right choice to end the marriage. Every single time I talk to my "almost-ex" I am more and more sure I made the right choice but it is still scarry getting on with life without the person you've spent so many years with, good or bad. Hope we can talk some time.
Posts: 7 | Location: chicago | Registered: 01 June 2004
Originally posted by Chicagomom1: [qb]Hey everyone,
I just want to invite you Illinios moms to our Illinios forum.. Debbie has been on it all many times. we have nice chats and arrange fun get togethers for all ages of kids and sometimes just moms.. Hope you will join us.
Shannon[/qb]
Posts: 1 | Location: Illinois | Registered: 16 June 2004
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