Does any other single parents find everyday life extremely difficult?

it kills me everyday, feels as if I will never get it all done right

It's only getting harder because it takes more and more discipline to control your day and keep things in an orderly fashion. Especially, doing the same thing over and over again. Trust me when I say other single parents have it a lot harder. Get out and do something with your family on the weekend or on your day off. Go see a movie, go to a theme park, or do something exciting and refreshing to you life.

Most importantly, keep doing what you do best! Being a mother.

God bless! ^_^

I was a single mom with my first child (now 15) and I felt just like you do. Now I am married and have a 3yo and I kinda wish I could go back to being a single mom. Sounds crazy I know but when you have 2 parents, you get mad if they are not doing their share. You don't get to just make all decisions without talking it over first. There is so much more too. Hang in there though.

No - it helped me return to sanity. After the chaotic nightmare that was my marriage, the quiet routine of single-parenthood was very healing for me. Of course, it was quiet because I only had one kid. I love my life now (remarried with a second child) but some days, I a little bit miss the peace and simplicity of my single life after the divorce.

It's extremely difficult to manage a busy life. But that's how it is with some of us. I have 4 kids. And they drive me nuts!! It's a lot of patience & love you need. Have the kids help each other out. Or maybe a nanny would be good if you need one?!?

Sorry, no sympathy here. Life is tuff. As adults we have to deal with our decisions. There are married couples out there complaining of the same thing. No one ever said life would be easy. We just deal with it. We snatch rest when we can, enjoy when we can, take time for ourself when we can, and just try to do our best. Take heart, we are all in this together.

Join a single parents group so you don't have to go this alone- you may even meet someone to round out the family- who knows?

i know exactly how you feel i do the same thing and I never have me time. It does seem to get harder and harder but hang in there.

Try to have a family member like one or both of your parents or another family member you trust with your kid(s) to help you out.