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Help?! Read to the end… Should I panic?

Please read to the end… Hey, so I’ve been through a lot since having my daughter. She’s 4 years old now but since she was born I’ve been divorced & have had a hard time being a single mum in general. I never really took her to baby classes or environments where she can see other children apart from going to nursery whilst I’m at work and playing with cousins once in a while. So she doesn’t really have play dates etc… I’ve had to cut off from a couple of close friends as they got very toxic and damaging to my mental health and the same with a couple of family members. My life before vs my life now is polar opposite. I was the most outgoing person & now I’m just depressed all the time. My question is - should I be worried that I haven’t mingled with other mums & children and that apart from her nursery friends she doesn’t have any outside of nursery… I find it very hard to find mum friends who want play dates… she’s starting school soon so I’m a little concerned. Other than that, I take her out everywhere & fun with her, including holidays, local trips, days out etc… Advise please?!

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I wouldn’t worry abt her level of socialization. My son only encounters kids at daycare and church. The bday parties he’s been to have been from kids at daycare or work friends. He did do karate and soccer for a year, but wasn’t much attached to anybody there. He seems to be well socialized. He’s definitely an extrovert but adjusted. He’ll start to have more contact in kindergarten next school year. I think your daughter will be fine. You, however, I am concerned abt. It sounds like, and may be wrong, but it sounds like you need the friendships and socialization considering all the stuff you’ve gone through these past years. You can seek groups and activities for you and your daughter for the summer and/or look for activities and meetups for you. I understand it’s hard and I’m so sorry you’re going through all this. While you have the energy, seek ppl out. Also, it may not hurt to look into talking to a counselor or therapist abt all you’ve been through. Hope this helps 💕

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