Are there any single moms here who would like to share their knowledge with a new single mom? How do you make it financially is my main concern. What government help is out there especially in California. I'm American living in Turkey, but I don't get any help from the father or any government...will need to move back to California because I'm now living on my savings. If you read my profile I plan to go back to college and make a good life for my daughter. That is my hope at least. It would be nice if more men cared about their family, but the culture seems to be for women to do it all by themselves. How do we as single mothers survive and get anywhere by ourselves? My daughter is 6 months old almost and I just think of her future but need to act fast. The men on here don't seem any better than my ex so finding a man on here is looking like a dead end, but who knows..

I want to send out much respect and love to all the other single moms..

Thanks everyone

I am a single mom the second time around. Financial issues are the big ones. I am a nurse so I can handle some. I like to go to yard sales, shop clearance isle. If you can go to a warehouse to get items. I use coupons at times and look in sales papers. If a store has reward points (big lots, brookshires) I will use them. If you have friends or family that have the same sex child that are close in age that you can close swap with or two. I have one friend that has an older child so she gives me the clothes from him for my older child and she has just had another baby so I am given her the clothes that my youngest. Let me know if you need any other advice. I have started using Honest.com for diapers, wipes and all household products. It is about the same for bundles that I was doing at the store and it is free from dyes and harsh chemicals.

great advice,,,

there are some public assistance options,,though they may involve jumping hoops

there is also NETWORKING, NETWORKING, NETWORKING,, go to places (online and off) likely to have people in the financial position you are seeking and learn from them,, befriend them, get some inside tips and references from them,,,,,,,,,


worked for me,, eventually,,, just don't give up hope or let others dictate what you need to do for your kids,,,,do whats best in your gut and don't give in,,,,,


,,,good luck