Introduction

supermansmommy

Hi everyone,

Lurker finally coming out of the shadows. I'm witholding my name because of issues with online identification, so apologies for that. I have a two year old son and my divorce was final earlier this month. I expect the road ahead to be a bit bumpy as he's been identified as a pathological liar and narcissist. I'm not really a part of a blended family persay, but I'm not really sure where I fit in on TB. The Single Parent's board isn't all that active and what activity is there doesn't really apply to my situation. So I hope you're all cool with me joining you here

 Go ahead, ask me anything.

 

J&A2008

Welcome! 

lb1212

Welcome!

I was a single mom to my son for 8 years before I started dating my husband. DS bio-dad moved out of state (and my son's life) when DS was a little over a year old. For me, being married is more difficult than being a single mom! As a single mom, I got to make 100% of the parenting decisions! As much as I love and trust my DH, learning to compromise (even on the small things) is a challenge for me! As a single mom, my life revolved around DS. I was fortunate enough to be-friend the mom's of 2 of his close friends, so we while the kids would have playdates, the moms and I would hang out. When we wanted a girl's night out, my friend's one of my husbands would offer to keep DS for me. I think that's what helped me survive those 8 years!

I hope that you have some help and support from someone other than your exhusband. Either way, we're here to help you!  Be prepared to get honest feedback to anything you posts. We don't always agree with each other, but most everyone is here to help each other out!

ambrvan

Welcome!

supermansmommy

Thank you ladies.

katie_cj

Hi! I post here mostly too. I'm not "technically" blended, but my 3 year old son is. (His dad is in a serious relationship and had a baby last summer.)

 I feel like the single parent board doesn't really apply to my situation either and I really like the perspective from the experiences on this board, especially the step-moms.

supermansmommy

I guess the potential for DS to be in a blended family. His dad is involved with someone and it will likely become a permanent thing sooner rather than later. I guess that's where some of my need for this board comes from. I forsee the adjustment of another woman being in my son's life being a hard one.

twister22

supermansmommy:

I guess the potential for DS to be in a blended family. His dad is involved with someone and it will likely become a permanent thing sooner rather than later. I guess that's where some of my need for this board comes from. I forsee the adjustment of another woman being in my son's life being a hard one.

Welcome! I'm just a BM myself, and was a single mom for 3 years before marrying DH.

The adjustment of another woman is a hard one, but the women, especially the SM's, on this board give great perspective.