Single Moms … How do you do it?

I have recently come to the conclusion that being a single mom is very likely in my future. I need to know how to make a plan to survive on my own. I have an almost 7 mo old daughter, and I am 21 years old. My fiance and I have been batteling uphill trying to make our relationship work. It seems like its one step forward 3 steps back. I don’t feel certain things will ever change, and I need to make a plan now. I have my license to cut hair, and I would also like to go to school if possible. I know there are government grants out there to help single mothers, and I just need to know where to start. I am feeling a bit lost and confused on how to go about it all. Please share your success and advice with me and any info you have on how to do this the best way possible. Also my parents have opened there home to me and I can stay there anytime I need to. Even live there if I need to for awhile. thank you in advance!!

about 5 years ago i came to the realization that I was a single mom…my husband died 10 years ago when my baby was 2.

the point is, it never seemed that hard. I just never realized that I was a single mom. I was raising him alone, on one income, no support, I have family nearby, but they all work full time, so I was doing it ALONE and it took me 5 years to realize “hey, i’m doing this”! At first, because of the shock of my husband’s death, i was just going thru the motions, the next thing i knew, i had a 2nd grader, who was well adjusted, had lots of friends, was smart & athletic. It was amazing.

I had a job at the time, and I just worked my way up. I occassionally struggle with money, but we manage, because we have to. It can be done and at least you’ll get child support. Believe me, the strength you get from loving that kid will make you capable of more than you know.

He’s about to “graduate” from 6th grade with straight A’s…if I can do it, you can….

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