I’ve been a single mom for a few years now after getting out of an abusive relationship with my 12 year old son’s biological father. I’m 27 now (Yes I had him at 15), I work 2 jobs, and I take care of my son. Even working 2 jobs, I’m still barely getting by, and sometimes I feel like a terrible mother since I can’t give my child the perfect life he deserves. On top of that, I always come home exhausted from work, and once I’m done making dinner for my kid, I feel beat. It’s like I have no time for myself, or even to just sit down and breathe. I have gotten some support from my parents when it comes to babysitting here and there. Financially I feel stuck, because I couldn’t get a college degree since I was taking care of my son at the time. I haven’t had much luck when it comes to applying to better paying jobs. Dating also feels impossible as a single mom, and I really don’t want to settle when it comes to finding a stepdad for my son. I’m just so exhausted.
Edit: Thank you all for the positivity/advice :)
I’m just amazed at the part where you have two jobs and still can’t get by easily. I’m assuming you live in the US where ant of that is remotely legal.
The good thing here is that you’re still very young, you got loads of options. Maybe you can find someone willing to be a father figure for your son? Shouldn’t be too hard, I imagine.
Kudos for doing so much for your son, you’ll get there!