Single parents?

I am so stressed out....Over everything, custody issues through the courts.....Running my son to and from school.....in another district far from where I live!! I finally got permission through the courts to move my son, when the school year ends. I do so much, and i feel like his dad just sits on his a#*? And i hate it! I wish his dad would put more effort in compromising with me. And wih whats best for our son. Does anyone have any advice for a stressed out single parent. i would appreciate it! Thank you %26gt;%26gt; How can I be a happy single parent. Instead of a stressed out %26amp; Frustrated single parent!

Single parents?
First of all breathe. It's not as bad as you think. i was a single mother for 8 years before I met my husband and my kids dad did nothing. It sucked. i didn't have a car, so I had to take the bus and he had a car. No help what so ever from him. He was a lazy----. You need to realize that your son is going to see all that you are doing and will love you and reward you more for all of it. It is going to take blood, sweat and tears at times but it is worth it to give your child a great life. Single mom's and single dads always have the short end of the stick and the other parent never gives a sh**. Why? you ask, because they have no worries because they know we are going to take care of it. So put less effort into being mad at your ex and less effort worrying about his compromising and more effort into you and your son and the great life you are making for him. The only time I felt not stressed is when my kids would tell me they love me and that i am the greatest mom. Just like you are. My son has never seen his dad and he will be 12 in Dec. my daughter saw him every once in a while since she was 1, she is 9 now. He would come to see her when my son was at daycare or school. How much of a jerk is that? He is the one that is going to miss out. You will get all the glory in the long run when your son is grown up and the President of some company and he will turn and thank his MOM for all her hard work in his child hood. As for Mona's comment, tell her to go back to school to learn grammar. Good Luck!!!!
Reply:you are talking about compromise why you do not compromise when you were giving dewas to your husband do you know what were your son were thinking about her parents just think about it
Reply:you and your child's father apparently you didn't see eye-to-eye when you were together, so why have expectations of him now?





sometimes we just have to grin and bear it all.... do what you have to do, don't depend on him, because obviously, you can't.





you could talk to your child's father about this, ask him if he is willing to help. if not, well, you can't change him.





being a single parent poses quite a lot of frustration and responsibility. i can relate!





you seem to have a lot going on.... when you have time to yourself, do some things to pamper YOU.... (bubble bath, take a class, work on a hobby, or whatever you like to do).





having expectations of others is usually a set up for a big let down! just take care of you....





all the best
Reply:Do you have family in the area who could take over some of the driving?





Whether or no, be of good cheer; before you know it the school year will end.





Forget about the dad; you can't change him.





Drop everything that isn't essential to reduce some of the stress.