Hi Katie,i brought up my daughter alone and she has recently left home,so enjoy it whilst you can,they grow up all too soon,good luck..... mick

Hi Lilypad

I'm a single mum of 3 & my youngest is autistic too. I have found it so much easier since I separated as there is so much less conflict in the house and it is easier to keep things calm.

Hey all Im a single mum too, I work full time, shoved my ass through uni for 6 years (got a med sci degree) - Im bloody knackered but it's all worth it My lad is 8 and he is the perfect Gent to me. I'm so proud of the job Ive done so far I know its hard work for us all to balance raising our families, study and work - we should all be proud of ourselves !!

I agree ....well done guitar girl .. my two boys are 9 and 14 and i've brought them up as a single parent for 8 years now .. and i'm well and truly proud of how i've brought them up