Name: Tre Title: Dealing with being a single father!

I have been a single father now for about 2 years. It has been a very difficult time getting adjusted to this way of life. I lived on my own for about 1 year due to military service and when my children came to live with me again it was like running into a brick wall. I have 3 children and my first was born when I was 19 and I am now 30; I never really had the life of a young man and when I was alone for that one year at first I was lost but then once I had a taste of that freedom it became addicting, so when my children came to live with me I started to get extremely depressed. I didn't think that it would effect me as greatly as it did. Some days I feel so pathetic because I will get down over the silliest of things, like not being able to keep up with the pop culture crap that the single and childless people at work are into. I've learned more about sponge bob and hannah montana than I ever wanted to know. The funny thing is, I was never into being like everbody else before, but for some reason now I feel so lost in this world. I'm sure this sounds very pathetic, but I just can seem to get a hold of my life and live it for me and most importantly for my children.

Has anyone else felt as though they lost what freedom they had overnight?  ?

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Name: cherisalorraine • Date: 01/29/2008 20:02:09

Well Tre I hate to tell you this but you are human! If you feel that way I suggest getting some counseling so that you know how human you are! If you need to talk feel free to email me at Cherisalorraine@horizonview.net. I am out of time right now but I would be more than happy to talk about the way you feel!  =

Name: elvagreen • Date: 01/30/2008 00:49:18

I think some friends may comfort you. SingleParentLoving.com is a place specially for single mom and dad. May you find some one nearby!  =

Name: mich • Date: 04/25/2008 17:25:50

How old are your kids? If you would like to talk michelle.miller@pobox.com

Mich  =

Name: redrose78 • Date: 04/26/2008 10:33:26

Well first congrats on being a man and taking in your kids we all need more men like you. Iam a single mum and have been since my husband took off because he could not handle being a husband and a dad.  =

Name: SingleDad • Date: 04/29/2008 02:52:02

I'm also a single father. It's definitely hard to make an adjustment but staying focused and prioritizing what is important in your life helps.

Check out SingleParentChat.net to meet other single fathers like yourself.  =

Name: youngmom89 • Date: 04/29/2008 11:38:44

it is so much harder being a single parent, because when u r alone, u feel like u r the only one who is tied down, but when u r w/ the other parent of your child, your in it together. i know how u feel believe me. i'm 18 years old and have a 18 months old little girl. i am graduating highschool in 2 months. i can't hang out w/ friends anymore or do my own thing. my daughter is w/ me 24/7, even at school.  =