Bessie J
(Single parent) Do you ever get any time for yourself?I don't get much time to myself as a single parent. Even though my daughter is 16, she has autism and been out of school for over 3 years.
Isolated, my self esteem is low.
I have no support, both financially and respite as no contact with my ex who was violent.
Family do not understand the autsim or support us.
I have a passion for horses but it's a very expensive hobby. I don't drive and equine centres are rural off bus routes.
I put my name down for the parent dance class, my daughter attends, however was dismissed this opportunity from the dance teacher who is ruled over by the dance mums clique. They have husbands who work offshore and all drive top of range cars and socialise together. Apparently, my name that I added to the group chat was not seen. Then I was removed from the parent group chat when I confronted the dance teacher as to why I was overlooked.
This town is divided by wealth. A culture of ostracising from friendship groups due to the stigma of poverty and being a single parent. It's 2023 and yes there are people who are small minded.
I'm hurting and depressed living in an area where not welcomed.