Comments on: Support groups for single mothers

By: kate

kate — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 01:35:21 +0000

I have never received a dime in child support from my ex husband. I have been divorced since 2007. My ex is a drug addict and has spent most of his adult life in and out of prison. I have sole custody of our 2 children and he has no visitation due to his addiction. I was elated this year when he actually (was able) to file a tax return and was expecting a refund because I knew it would be intercepted by the IRS due to his back pay owed. He owes me tens of thousands of dollars in back pay. Unfortunately today I found out that NONE of his $8300 tax refund will go to me for our children because my children receive medicaid and we also receive food stamps so all of his refund goes back to the state. We do not (and have NEVER) received any cash assistance. I work full time but my employer does not offer health insurance, nor could I afford it if they did. I am beyond frustrated because the system truly sets single parents up for failure. Nothing on this site, nor any site proves to be any help for single parents, even if you finally get a break and are able to FINALLY after years have hope to get child support you wont if you receive medicaid or any state benefits for your children. The government will also drop your benefits if you do not pursue obtaining child support from the non-custodial parent through the prosecutors office child support division. Its a NO WIN situation. My children will never see a dime in child support. I live in Indianapolis, Indiana and would love to hear if anyone is receiving child support payments even though their children receive Medicaid and food stamps with no cash assistance received.

By: Noeline Nakamya

Noeline Nakamya — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:45:35 +0000

I am a African back single mother of two children, one of them is in higher institution perusing a Diploma course in software engineering and another one is a girl who is joining senior I this year. I am looking for a very kind person who can assist me in their school fees because I am badly off. thank you. I live in Uganda, East Africa.

By: Renata

Renata — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 08:22:46 +0000

I totally understand your situation because Im going through somewhat a similar thing…although I’m living in my home town…because I was so into my family, my man..I hardly or never developed or keep my friendships with old friends..and now I find it tremendously hard to met new female friends who are going through similar life issues that are honest to speak on it and not turn it into gossip amongst other woman…so I now feel like a prisoner in my own home because my family works alot and my parents/grandparents are all deceased so I really don’t have any help with my kids…and if I dont act or treat their father a certain way he will call himself punishing me by not keeping up to his end of the deal by getting the children on the weekends so that I could have some me time so….99.9% time I have my children with me unless Im working,…

By: Tasha

Tasha — Tue, 24 May 2011 17:33:53 +0000

I am also a single mom of 3. I moved to a place where i have few friends, and also need to connect with other woman like myself. My ex is not a drug user, but we fight all the time.
I would like to speak with woman who understand my situation. Thank You in advance.

By: admin

admin — Thu, 05 May 2011 05:42:20 +0000

Lisa, try these message boards and use them to connect with other single moms:
http://helpforsinglemother.net/single-mom-web-sites-where-you-can-get-advice/

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 04 May 2011 17:30:39 +0000

I am a single mother of 3 boys. My ex-boyfriend is a drug addict. I have tried for the past 2yrs to move on w/ my life but it’s hard when you a child involved. I am looking for a single mothers who have gone through similar situations. I have no real friends & would like someone to talk to.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 02:35:58 +0000

I am currently in an extremly unhappy relationship with my son’s father. I have tried everything to make it work, but I can’t live this way. We argue all the time and it’s not good for my son; he is 7 months old and he is starting to understand more about his environment and I don’t want to damage him with this current living situation. I am afraid to leave, because I have no family and nowhere to go. I am looking for a job and I also go back to school next semester; I have no car, I use my son’s father’s. I cannot be in this relationship anymore, but I canot leave; I have no means to. Please help