Single Ladies 🇺🇸

I’ve been a stay at home mom for years so now I’m looking for jobs but no one is hiring in my area and what’s open doesn’t pay a livable wage for me and my kids. I guess I just need a pep talk. I’m not giving up, just feel hopeless lately and need a push to keep going

HELP! My weekends only ever consist of catching up on laundry, dishes, making meals, grocery pick up, and maybe a movie night with my kid, or short park outing or bike ride. I never feel caught up, or like I get to relax or really do anything fun or enjoyable. There’s just never enough time. And I always feel behind. Grocery pick up has helped me a lot since it saves me time and money. But otherwise I feel like a failure. How do you do it as a single mom? Any advice on a good weekend routine and how to fit in more leisure time (if that’s possible) is appreciated. 😥

So i’m a newly single mother, me and my child’s father were together for 3 years, before he ended things with me simply because i don’t make him happy… I am a stay at home first time mom, he has two kids outside of me. i just got my first job today as a CNA, working full time. I’m struggling emotionally because i so badly wanted me and him to work out, I cry everyday, i’m constantly in my head wondering if he misses me, if he still wants me… but i know he doesn’t. I joined this group because i know im not the only single mama, but it can feel so lonely. does the pain ever go away? Does the image of being a family fade? he was my first boyfriend, first everything. i was 19 when i met him, he was 24. I am now 22 and he is 27. I feel like i’ve given him my best years. some days it feels like i can’t go on without him and i know that’s such a naive way of thinking but it really is so painful guys💔

My daughter is like 8 and 1/2 months and it’s so hard to not feel guilty when I try to do small things like clean or use the bathroom because she cries so hard for me.

She doesn’t want to spend time with anyone else and it’s getting really challenging. I know it’s just because she’s going through some rough teething. But I always feel so sad when she cries and says mama between her little screams and pleas.

But I can’t pour from an empty cup. I just don’t know how to not feel guilty when using the bathroom, it’s so hard to manage.

Hi girlies 💛

I’d really love your input right now. As a recently separated, soon-to-be divorced mom of one, I’m starting to look for work again and trying to figure out what makes the most sense for me and my son.

Right now, I feel like I have two main options: • Stay home and possibly nanny other kids • Get a more traditional job (3 days in office, 2 days at home)

For those of you who nanny or care for kids — how do you handle things like vacations, sick days, or just needing time off?

And for those who went back to a more “normal” job — what was that transition like? What were your biggest struggles, and what are you most proud of since going back?

I’d really appreciate any insight or experiences you’re willing to share 🫶