[skywright]

I'm a single mother of a 1 year old baby girl. I am also very young, obviously this is my first child, but I have never been married and I don't hear from her father very often. He has only seen her once, but thats ok I guess. I'm trying to attend college and work a low paying job, so in the end I can get a degree in health science and get a better paying job. It's been very hard for me to tansition from a high school graduate to a single mother in college. I have a very supportive family, but they can only help so much. I joined this forum, I guess for support and any advise that can be given.

[purelegance]

welcome to families! i know it's hard, but try to keep up with school.. it really helps SO much.

[mollymae]

Welcome to families! It's really nice to meet you.

[Mgdragonfly]

Welcome to Families.com! It sounds like you have your hands full with being a single parent, working and going to school. Just know that school is important and will be worth it! Any time you think you need a break or need to regroup, pick up your child and hug her. Look into her eyes and you will remember why you are doing everything you do and know that it is all worth it. I've done that with my son many times. If stress starts to get to me, I take a deep breathe and pick up my son. Just focusing on him gives me the motivation that I need. You're obviously a wonderful mom to do everything you are doing to make things better for you and your daughter. Good luck!

[Kadeyxo]

I'm going to be a single momma too! I work and go to school studying neonatal care. It's hard now and I know it will be hard when the baby comes. But keep your head up momma!

[anitadb_2k]

Your case and issue is interesting to me. I am a graduate student pursuing my Doctoral degree in higher education. I am doing my research project on young, single mothers and issues in achieving higher degrees. believe me, you are not the only one going through this and there is a way for your success. You have to keep your head up and try to find financial resources and support systems that assists you in getting ahead and achieving your goals. I am so glad to hear that you are not giving up on life because of the blessing of your child at an unsuspected time in your life. My biological mother had me at the age of 15 and I am truly a success because of the decisions that she made in life.

Stay Strong,
Anita

[lisaroy1]

Being a Single Parent is really a tough job.

[tiacann]

just remember you can do this because you are a strong daughter of a loving Heavenly Father that loves you.
11 years ago I was where you are. it is better to not try to involve a dad that does not want to be around. That way when Mr. wirght does come along and you get married it will make it easier for him to adopt your child. I had 2 children and my now husband of 10 1/2 years adopted my 2 oldest childern. and we are happy and have 5 childern all together. it is all worth it in the end.

[aj929]

Hi all. I am also a single parent to my 2 year old daughter. I work at home so I can take care of her at the same time. It gets pretty exhausting at times but it is well worth the effort.

[UberMom]

Being a single parent can be challenging but fulfilling. I work here and blog about my adventures on the Single Parent blog at Families.com. I welcome discussion. I feel like I am just doing the best that I can and everyone takes on these challenges in a different way. I would love to hear other's stories, solutions, and successes!