Recently separated Mom of two...trying to navigate this life.
I became a memeber of Butterfly when I recently went back to work full time. Many things have changed in my life over the past 4 months. Working full time is one of them...i like my job, but am trying to find a good balance to maintain. The other is the recent separation of my marriage...this has really kicked my butt and I am looking to connect with other moms of similar circumstance for moral support...venting.
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Permalink Reply by Susan Burg on
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Hi Samantha,
Yes, trying to find your balance can be a little trying at first. One of my most life saving kitchen gadgets was my Crockpot! I L-O-V-E my Crockpot. My daughter does not like to eat out and I love to cook. If you don't have one then I recommend that you run out and get one. Get one with a timer that will keep the food warm when its done cooking. Chicken is the easiest thing to start with. Then try roast and graduate from there. My crockpot saved my butt many a day. Heres the great thing about a Crockpot, it makes everything taste great and the meats you cook in it will just fall apart. We all buy the less expensive cuts of meat, admit it, we are single moms, we need to make our money go farther. But, the Crockpot makes that meat so tender you won't care. Give it a try and let me know what you think.
Sue
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Permalink Reply by Terri VanKuipers on -
I'm in the same boat Samantha. I've been working part time but full time hours since October '09 & my husband left me on St. Patrick's Day this year. It's been, in a word, hell. I'm still holding on to the hope that he will decide to come back, but I'm not waiting at the same time. I need to move forward for my & my kids sanity's sake. I hope you're doing all right!
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Permalink Reply by Samantha Mitchell on -
Hi Terri, I know feeling, Hell sounds accurate. And I agree to saving your sanity. We are stonger than we thought we ever were and know is the time you`ll realize it. For me, I`ve begun to transition away from the hope of reconciliation. Its been since August last year that my husband left. The road is a bumpy one. Glad to make a connection with you. I`m here anytime.
Samantha
Terri VanKuipers said:I'm in the same boat Samantha. I've been working part time but full time hours since October '09 & my husband left me on St. Patrick's Day this year. It's been, in a word, hell. I'm still holding on to the hope that he will decide to come back, but I'm not waiting at the same time. I need to move forward for my & my kids sanity's sake. I hope you're doing all right!
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Permalink Reply by Dianna Jennings on -
Hi ladies...my husband just left me a month ago...I am now a single mom of the best 9 month old in the world. Still shellshocked and trying to figure this out. Now I need a much higher paying job for an EA or a recruiter in Baltimore. God bless us...we will be just fine.
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Permalink Reply by Terry Starr on -
I can only imagine the stress level in trying to manage it all as a single mom -- I'm sure it takes a while to adjust -- and yes, I too imagine it could be, as you say, hell, but somehow you'll find the strength within, as well as hopefully manage with the help of reaching out to your support system (friends, family, and co-workers).
I hope you all have joined our SINGLE MOMS group -- where you'll find wonderful support from the Butterfly Mom community!
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Permalink Reply by Kelly Gump on -
I know the stress of dealing with everything on your own. I am a military spouse and I have endured some very long deployments. I can tell you it gets easier and with each accomplishment..doing something you did not think you could...you will get stronger and feel more secure. Be sure to take time for yourself and some down time with your kids to just relax and be together.
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Permalink Reply by Catherine Montgomery on -
Hi Samantha,
I know exactly what you're feeling. I, too, am divorced now and raising my daughter. There's probably too much to start to discuss that we could probably blog forever! If you ever feel like you need to vent or need a sanity check please feel free to call me.
Catherine Montgomery
(973) 539-4754
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Permalink Reply by Shai Walker on -
I recently wrote book Truisms Over Drinks, ebook 2.99 it's fun but it deals with real life situations. I left my husband a year ago and although I left him, it's been a transition without words.
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Permalink Reply by Janet Mills on -
Been there too, and still dealing with an abusive Ex, all while wheelchair bound for a few months. Love to chat about it and commiserate.
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