Single mums on Xmas

Anyone else have such mixed feelings on Xmas eve/ Xmas day? I feel so happy I can give my 18m/o a happy peaceful day, and so proud of myself managing everything alone- of all the forward planning, budgeting, 3 hour flat pack toy assembly! But I also feel an equal measure of sadness putting chocolate out for Santa with no other adult there, filling her stocking on my own, and knowing when she’s older no one else will remember this Xmas with me. I know this is the absolute best situation I can provide for her but still doesn’t stop me feeling half sad there’s no one to share the love, joy and excitement with. Does it get easier as your kids get older and more aware? Anyone else feeling this? Sending all you other single mums love ❤️

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My daughter and I are on our own this Christmas Eve- thankfully with family tomorrow. I have felt okay all day until this evening when I put her to bed. She’s only one but I’ve tried to make it as magical as possible but I do feel a little lonely. I completely understand how you feel- nobody to share the excitement with. Just know you’re doing an amazing job! Your little one will forever be grateful for everything you do❤️❤️

I don’t think it gets easier….mine are 3,3,12 and 16 all girls and I feel so alone my family are either away abroad or not bothered…my mum is no longer with us she passed away last year….and I always use to spend it with her….so I’m on my own with my girls and I can’t wait for it to be over…it’s magical and exciting for them but deep inside I wanna get back to work and normal…it’s too isolating and lonely lol xx

Completely feel this. I’ve got a 1 year old little girl. She’s my absolute world and I know I did the right thing in leaving. But it was one of those situations where I didn’t want the relationship to end but it wasn’t working and had got very toxic which was absolutely no good for anyone. It’s so hard most of the time but definitely think it’s heightened with Christmas. I also think he has met someone else which I have been fine with but it has played on my mind all day today. Sending you lots of hugs. A few more sleeps and it will all be done for another year xx

I get this completely! It's my little ones first christmas and we are spending it just the 2 of us. Her dad has absolutely no involvement either. I've been trying to make it special but there's just something not quite the same when you have to leave your phone videoing to be able to catch some 'candid' moments. It does make me really sad when I think about all the things that only I will remember x

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