Single mom starting new life, wow is it ever lonely!

Karley - posted on 04/15/2009

hi, I am a mother of a 3year old new to Edmonton looking for new social circle maybe we can get to know eachother?

Tanya - posted on 03/23/2009

Good Luck on your move and new beginnings! I can understand how hard it is. I moved from Ottawa to Calgary on my own with 4 kids. We had no family or friends here but it was our adventure. Best thing we ever did!

Tanya - posted on 03/21/2009

Here's info for you:
Golden Prairie Parentlink Centre
Hanna: Cori Amundrud 854 5673 or 897 9773
email: hanna@goldenprairieplc.ca
website: www.goldenprairieplc.ca
There's a Hanna Mom and Tots group on facebook as well.
I hope this helps with your new beginning in Hanna! :)

Tanya - posted on 03/21/2009

XOXO Give yourself time to adjust to your new community. Hanna is close to other small communities that offer mom's groups. I live in a small community in AB as well. I worked hard at creating new friendships and social connections for my sanity. I've been here almost two years and I love it. My best advise is when someone tells you to call them...playdate or mom's coffee...just call even when you think you might be interfering with their day. Do it! You go girl! :)

Trina - posted on 03/19/2009

Best of luck to you! I've been there before and know what it's like being down the single mom road.

Kayla - posted on 03/16/2009

I want to say you are very brave.

I consider myself lucky to be in a relationship, but I am always thinking and hoping to be prepared if I ever find myself a single mother.  Since we aren't married, we never know.

My mom was single for a good part of my growing up, and she did a good job with me and my siblings.  I'm sure she went through hard times, but she always seemed to have friends around to support her.

And if you have a hard time making friends, I've always found (especially since becoming a mother) that having an internet outlet (like this Circle of Moms thing) helps a lot.

Good luck with everything, Michelle.

Shoshanna - posted on 03/12/2009

I hear ya!!!  I did most of pregnancy single and am still a single mom my daughter is nearly 8  months already. I have not moved to a new community but because i am from a religious community and was the unwed single mom, i lost a lot of support and friends (obviously were not really friends than...) keep positive, good things will come. Just enjoy being a mom!!!

Jaimie - posted on 03/12/2009

Good luck with your move. I am sure you will do just fine & will meet people soon...summer is almost here. Embrace the opportunity to see what you are able to accomplish without anyone holding you back. Jaimie from Camrose.