Today, I constantly hear single moms being bashed trashed and judged no matter their situation. I just got dumped again for being one. No one seems to know or care that I’m a single mom, because my daughter’s conception wasn’t what you’d call consensual. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, all of my friends and family have ostracized me, and no one is willing to talk to me about anything, because I gave my baby up for adoption after my husband died. Nobody understands that I'm not cut out to be a single mom. FML.
Today, I was told how irresponsible, dangerous and shameful it is to date as a single mom. Apparently, my one and only focus should be my children. I’ve had one boyfriend in the past two years. Meanwhile, my ex-husband has a new flavor of the month around our kids whenever he sees fit. FML
Today, I went to my parents' house after escaping my abusive relationship. My mom scoffed and said, “This is what happens when you move out, barely graduated high school, with a bum.” When I told her I was 3 months pregnant, she said, “And a child out of wedlock? You’re a lost case!” and slammed the door in my face. FML
Today, I was called a whore by my own parents, simply because I’ve never had a relationship that lasted longer than a month. Everyone I’ve ever dated has dumped me. FML
Today, like every day, my baby mama is bashing me on social media for not wanting to be involved with my kid's life. What she conveniently leaves out is she got my used rubber out of the trash to impregnate herself because she thought I would leave her soon. I already pay child support, so why can't she just leave me alone? FML
Today, I found out my mom was serious when she said she’d never get over me dumping my ex. While babysitting my 6 month-old daughter, she took her to meet said ex for lunch while I was at work. Problem? He’s not my daughter’s father and I broke up with him when I was 16. My husband is pissed as well. FML
Today, I now have been dumped by 4 serious girlfriends in the last 5 years, each of them for the same reason: Being with me would have meant dealing with my mother who, without fail, asked each of them when we planned on marrying and having kids, every single week. FML
Today, I got told once again that I’m being a horrible mother by letting a man move in with me. We recently got engaged after 6 years together. Meanwhile, my ex has a new girlfriend practically every other month and forced our kids to call multiple women “Mommy.” Yeah, I’m the bad guy. FML
Today, I got dumped. This man was my soulmate. His parents don’t like me cause I was his side chick while he was married. I know it was wrong, but the heart wants what it wants. Apparently his parents can’t let bygones be bygones, so now I’m single again and heartbroken. FML
Today, I’m tired of being blamed that my kids don’t want anything to do with their dad. He somehow forgot that they saw him cheat on me while I was in the hospital, got another woman pregnant while we were still married, and put her kids above them. He made his bed, so why am I the bad guy? FML
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GoogieWithers 25
It is so unfair that single mums get negatively judged. They are the ones who stay and do the work of both parents. You deserve to be treated better.
stickyface 17
Look at dating from the single dude's point of view. How many guys are anxious to enter a relationship that could lead to raising someone else's kid, regardless of the conditions under which the child was conceived? That's not inherently judgy, just setting limits. Were you dumped because you're a single mom or because you didn't disclose that fact from the start? Since "No one seems to know or care that I’m a single mom" I suspect that you didn't tell him until you thought he was committed, but that would be your fault.
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GoogieWithers 25
It is so unfair that single mums get negatively judged. They are the ones who stay and do the work of both parents. You deserve to be treated better.
stickyface 17
Look at dating from the single dude's point of view. How many guys are anxious to enter a relationship that could lead to raising someone else's kid, regardless of the conditions under which the child was conceived? That's not inherently judgy, just setting limits. Were you dumped because you're a single mom or because you didn't disclose that fact from the start? Since "No one seems to know or care that I’m a single mom" I suspect that you didn't tell him until you thought he was committed, but that would be your fault.
poopface82 25
The key is expectation, boundaries and a clear understanding. When I met my now-fiancee, I was upfront about having children and being a single father. I also have never expected her to be a load-bearing stepparent; she tags in to watch the kids for short times so I can run errands and helps out here and there with the kids.
easybree 10
why would anyone care about that? no offence but it was your decision to keep the baby… I don’t think you can say “I’m only a single mom because…” as if you are somehow any different than other single mothers. honestly, date men who have kids already. simple.