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"Lol Just peachy that made me smile!!! " I’m glad! Chin up my lovely - and at least having kids means we still get cuddles! | |||
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"I’m really finding it all a bit hard today being home alone with a child. No contact with others apart from face time or texts etc. I have a lot of friends that are in the typical “family” situation (mum and dad both at home) that are moaning at me saying how hard it is, I’m wanting to tell the to bugger off and say have a go on your own!! But biting my tongue and being polite, so thought I would rant on here instead!!! I understand that we are ALL finding it difficult being at home 24/7 and all in different situations but it’s a difficult day for me today. The loneliest I think I’ve felt. Anyone else struggling? " hi hun ,if you ever need to shout out just message .It can be very hard trying to cope with everyone’s feelings and anxieties ,good listener here x | |||
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"I’m struggling with cabin fever and the lack of adult conversation. My oldest hasn’t had any care bar one nights respite a week since January, and even that was a lifeline, and now that’s stopped because of the lockdown. I can’t take her for a walk as she’s too aggressive and unpredictable, so my youngest is stuck in as well. Her dad isn’t working this weekend but has decided he won’t have her so she can have a break. All I get is “put her in a home” when all I need is adequate support, and with nothing at all at the mo her behaviour has deteriorated- she’s a toddler locked in a very big body. Don’t go on faceb**k as it’s all about the lockdown so here is an escape. Being a parent is hard, my attached friends are struggling as well, I’m just glad that through it all, even if it’s on here, there are support networks amongst family and friends for us all x Viv x" Sending massive hugs Viv. Sounds like our daughter’s conditions are different but I can definitely relate and feel your pain. Xx | |||
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"Single father here with a 12 year old who refuses to do any school work at all. I am not cut out to be a teacher and have tried so hard to help him with school work but he just will not sit at the table and do school work. I am at my whits end with the school stuff and worried about what affect it will have when they all return to school again. " Reassure yourself that he won't be the only. Has the school offered any online support? Would he work with a friend on video link or something? Try and make educational opportunities out of things like cooking eg get a recipe for 4 and get him to work out how much for the 2 of you. Etc. I'm a teacher if you want any ideas. | |||
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"Single father here with a 12 year old who refuses to do any school work at all. I am not cut out to be a teacher and have tried so hard to help him with school work but he just will not sit at the table and do school work. I am at my whits end with the school stuff and worried about what affect it will have when they all return to school again. Reassure yourself that he won't be the only. Has the school offered any online support? Would he work with a friend on video link or something? Try and make educational opportunities out of things like cooking eg get a recipe for 4 and get him to work out how much for the 2 of you. Etc. I'm a teacher if you want any ideas. " Absolutely. It’s fortunate in a way that my daughter’s condition means that, if anything, she’s taking school work TOO seriously and working until late at night. My son was in his GCSE year so is floundering - just hoping he gets the grades for college/an apprenticeship.! We’re all in the same boat here - just paddling with a different oar! | |||
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" AS you know I'm a single dad with 5 children and I'm still trying to work as well " How are you sorting out childcare while you work ? | |||
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"Single father here with a 12 year old who refuses to do any school work at all. I am not cut out to be a teacher and have tried so hard to help him with school work but he just will not sit at the table and do school work. I am at my whits end with the school stuff and worried about what affect it will have when they all return to school again. Reassure yourself that he won't be the only. Has the school offered any online support? Would he work with a friend on video link or something? Try and make educational opportunities out of things like cooking eg get a recipe for 4 and get him to work out how much for the 2 of you. Etc. I'm a teacher if you want any ideas. " Thanks for your great advice. I will give something like that a try. I know that his friends are saying they are not doing school work too but my worry is that they are just not admitting it. Getting him off the damn xbox is like getting blood from a stone. | |||
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" AS you know I'm a single dad with 5 children and I'm still trying to work as well How are you sorting out childcare while you work ?" Just b4 lockdown my mother and father in law moved in to mine as a temporary measure to help out so I could still work it's been a help but now I'm stuck with them when I get home from work | |||
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"Single father here with a 12 year old who refuses to do any school work at all. I am not cut out to be a teacher and have tried so hard to help him with school work but he just will not sit at the table and do school work. I am at my whits end with the school stuff and worried about what affect it will have when they all return to school again. Reassure yourself that he won't be the only. Has the school offered any online support? Would he work with a friend on video link or something? Try and make educational opportunities out of things like cooking eg get a recipe for 4 and get him to work out how much for the 2 of you. Etc. I'm a teacher if you want any ideas. Thanks for your great advice. I will give something like that a try. I know that his friends are saying they are not doing school work too but my worry is that they are just not admitting it. Getting him off the damn xbox is like getting blood from a stone. " See if the Xbox can be repurposed for educational communication Would he learn coding or something? There are easy 2wk self guided courses online. Also look on Futurelearn (free online courses) - he might find something he's genuinely interested in, and any education is better than none. | |||
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"I’m really finding it all a bit hard today being home alone with a child. No contact with others apart from face time or texts etc. I have a lot of friends that are in the typical “family” situation (mum and dad both at home) that are moaning at me saying how hard it is, I’m wanting to tell the to bugger off and say have a go on your own!! But biting my tongue and being polite, so thought I would rant on here instead!!! I understand that we are ALL finding it difficult being at home 24/7 and all in different situations but it’s a difficult day for me today. The loneliest I think I’ve felt. Anyone else struggling? " throws a cuddle at you. This is difficult for many in so many different ways | |||
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" Just b4 lockdown my mother and father in law moved in to mine as a temporary measure to help out so I could still work " Very kind of them. | |||
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"I’m struggling with cabin fever and the lack of adult conversation. My oldest hasn’t had any care bar one nights respite a week since January, and even that was a lifeline, and now that’s stopped because of the lockdown. I can’t take her for a walk as she’s too aggressive and unpredictable, so my youngest is stuck in as well. Her dad isn’t working this weekend but has decided he won’t have her so she can have a break. All I get is “put her in a home” when all I need is adequate support, and with nothing at all at the mo her behaviour has deteriorated- she’s a toddler locked in a very big body. Don’t go on faceb**k as it’s all about the lockdown so here is an escape. Being a parent is hard, my attached friends are struggling as well, I’m just glad that through it all, even if it’s on here, there are support networks amongst family and friends for us all x Viv x" See I can relate to this for different reasons mine did end up in assisted living it was a hard decision to make not gonna lie n say it's easy it's not but it opened doors up that I spend years n years trying to get the help I needed just amazed me as he got it just like that but hes happy n that's all that matters xx | |||
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" Just b4 lockdown my mother and father in law moved in to mine as a temporary measure to help out so I could still work Very kind of them. " Yes it has been a great help and I'd be in trouble if they didn't | |||
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"I effectively am a single parent..at the moment. My kids are 10 & 11. I didnt let them go tk their dad for his access this week as I had breaat cancer in late 2017 and therefore am classed as in the vulnerable group. The kida have been mostly with me since this lockdown started so I need to limit households. My ex isnt happy with me at all. He fails to see the bigger picture...the health of everyone. I told him its not ideal but we have to follow HSE guidelines. Kids have online classroom work to do. Have devices too. I can get out with a run etc with them except my 11yr old broke a few bones in his wrist last week and is in a cast!! I also ordered tennis rackets, badminton rackets and some other sports stuff today. MrD is still working and has been staying in his place to keep everyone safe. " We’re in a similar situation as T had - stem cell transplant for blood cancer in 2017 but their dad has been very understanding & it was his idea for me to keep the kids. T is working but self employed & isolates when there. Look after yourself xx | |||
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"I effectively am a single parent..at the moment. My kids are 10 & 11. I didnt let them go tk their dad for his access this week as I had breaat cancer in late 2017 and therefore am classed as in the vulnerable group. The kida have been mostly with me since this lockdown started so I need to limit households. My ex isnt happy with me at all. He fails to see the bigger picture...the health of everyone. I told him its not ideal but we have to follow HSE guidelines. Kids have online classroom work to do. Have devices too. I can get out with a run etc with them except my 11yr old broke a few bones in his wrist last week and is in a cast!! I also ordered tennis rackets, badminton rackets and some other sports stuff today. MrD is still working and has been staying in his place to keep everyone safe. We’re in a similar situation as T had - stem cell transplant for blood cancer in 2017 but their dad has been very understanding & it was his idea for me to keep the kids. T is working but self employed & isolates when there. Look after yourself xx" Thanks... same to you. My ex doesnt have 1 reasonable bone in his body. Ranting and raving at me he was. | |||
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"These are hard times. Reach out if you're struggling even if it's just virtually x " Agree. Even if its for a whinge. There are loads of people in the same boat. Look after your own mental health right now xx | |||
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"Single parent to a 10 year old daughter. I’m still doing two shifts a week but they’re night shifts and I have to let my mum stay here the two nights I work (she’s 55) to watch my daughter. I’ve given up trying to keep the house tidy and I kind of relaxed a bit after that. I’m doing washing and general tidying but not the usual standard. She’s in the kitchen now creating fuck knows what, she’s making shortbread out of her recipe book, refuses to let me help! I’m kind of loving not having to do the school run if I’m honest. We’re not in a routine cos if my kid is left to sleep she’ll sleep till gone 11 in the morning, in still up at 7 so I do my cleaning then and washing, weathers nice so I can peg it out by half 8. Not using so many clothes either so I’m kind of enjoying things. " We've delegated cooking to our 17yo son, because we're both ill. It's brilliant that she wants to cook at her age and it'll be bloody useful in future when you can come home to dinner on the table already | |||
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"I’m really finding it all a bit hard today being home alone with a child. No contact with others apart from face time or texts etc. I have a lot of friends that are in the typical “family” situation (mum and dad both at home) that are moaning at me saying how hard it is, I’m wanting to tell the to bugger off and say have a go on your own!! But biting my tongue and being polite, so thought I would rant on here instead!!! I understand that we are ALL finding it difficult being at home 24/7 and all in different situations but it’s a difficult day for me today. The loneliest I think I’ve felt. Anyone else struggling? " I've got my daughter and my mentally/physically ill mum with me, it's like having 2 kids at times, it's frustrating. I'm trying to stay positive to keep their spirits up as much as mine. I'm not a very touchy feely person with family and friends so I'm missing the physical contact I get from going to the club. | |||
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"Well quick update. She forgot to put the sugar in so was shortbread with just flour egg and butter. Tasted like shit. I didn’t know they didn’t have sugar in till I was chewing one!!" Lol. Im baking alot with my 2 to keep them amused and to kill time. Gonna be a fat fool!!! I do exercise but maybe need to step it up a bit with the baking! | |||
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"I’m really finding it all a bit hard today being home alone with a child. No contact with others apart from face time or texts etc. I have a lot of friends that are in the typical “family” situation (mum and dad both at home) that are moaning at me saying how hard it is, I’m wanting to tell the to bugger off and say have a go on your own!! But biting my tongue and being polite, so thought I would rant on here instead!!! I understand that we are ALL finding it difficult being at home 24/7 and all in different situations but it’s a difficult day for me today. The loneliest I think I’ve felt. Anyone else struggling? " I'm a single dad although he's 17 it's still hard motivating him and doing pretty much everything else!!! | |||
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"Well quick update. She forgot to put the sugar in so was shortbread with just flour egg and butter. Tasted like shit. I didn’t know they didn’t have sugar in till I was chewing one!!" Send 'em here. I currently can't taste a damn thing due to Covid-19 | |||
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