@chelsie_sewell: single mom to single mom, does anyone else feel insanely frustrated when people’s response to you being sad about not seeing your kid is to tell you “at least you get a break” or “you should enjoy the time to yourself!”??? i know it’s coming from a good place (usually) BUT it feels like it dismisses how hard it is to have that space even when i am making the most of the time, focusing on the positives, and doing things for myself i miss my son so much it feels like a constant weight in the back of my mind and then it feels like i have to plaster on a smile or fake positivity just bc im supposed to be “making the most” of the time without him but i don’t want it. i want him home. and saying anything other than “this really sucks, im sure you miss him” makes it feel like im not supposed to miss him the way i do anyways, just some random thoughts from a mom who is ready for her son to come home from his time with his dad 🥺 (before anyone says it: yes i’m glad he has a relationship with his dad. i want that for them. yes i know i chose this. yes i know some single parents are doing it completely by themselves… but again, none of those things dismisses the feelings i have about it in my situation and saying it devalues my experience) #singlemom #divorcedmom #singleparent #boymom
I plan self care days I don’t follow through with lol
2026-06-14 17:34:52
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Kailee | Girl Mama 🎀✨ :
Heavy on the “it’s not a break, I don’t want it” 🥺 I feel all of this in my soul
2026-06-15 04:31:37
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✨🫶🏻Joryann NeVille🍭🧚🏻♂️ :
I understand you. ❤️what gets me the most is knowing he isn’t in his bed at night and I can’t see him on the monitor 😢
2026-07-03 22:12:26
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TheIronFinisher :
Keep your head held high. We all heal and keep moving forward.
2026-06-18 14:53:37
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ixaiviamorales1 :
I completely agree. I always feel like I’m missing out on something with the kids.
2026-06-14 16:54:46
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Mariam Ashley :
Well that was a rude comment! I am sorry people have issues.
2026-06-15 01:21:07
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bethanyterruso :
Single mama to single mama— you don’t have to explain yourself. The ones who get it knew exactly what you meant 🤍
2026-06-15 01:52:27
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Sturbs87 :
notice there's never videos from single fathers claiming how hard things are. huh
2026-06-17 18:20:02
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lex :
Girl I am the opposite, I am like BYEEEE! Finally I can breathe and have me tine. I don't even think about my daughter while shes with her dad because I know she's safe and having a good time. Crazy how we are all different. I think it's your attachment style.
2026-06-14 18:52:16
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chelsea bell :
It is so so so hard. Constantly looking in the rearview mirror when I’m driving only to see she isn’t there, going to her room before I go to bed to check on her and seeing an empty bed. Waiting to hear her playing. It’s only 1-2 days a week but those are HARD days. I 100% feel you on this.
2026-06-15 07:19:28
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Simply Randi :
It’s always a man to, like bye 😂
2026-06-14 17:17:24
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Hannah Taylor :
Thank you!!! Taking the words out of my mouth!
2026-06-15 03:16:11
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MissyD :
I mean, I did call it a break when my son would go to his dads house because it was less than 48 hours a month 😮💨 I really needed that time but the anxiety I had while he was gone was so hard ❤️sorry momma! You’re a great mother 🤗
2026-06-14 18:28:52
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Ashley Colmenares :
See my 6 yo just left out of state to Pennsylvania with his dad for the summer this is the first time since he’s been born I’ve been away from him this long, it’s been 2 weeks already and it’s hard. I have a 12 week d to keep me busy but it does hurt, I find myself a lot of days after work and on weekends just sad or mad . I just miss the little voice and chaos. 😭
2026-06-14 18:35:22
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Deb 🎀 :
Omg this makes me angry. I know men don’t spend time cleaning while my kid is with me.
2026-06-14 19:58:25
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bre :
Exactly this. I see you mama. The grief is relentless
2026-06-15 03:00:39
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Brooke Krider :
Stop I’m so proud of you though 🥺❤️
2026-06-14 20:47:50
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jess🧿 :
I’m with you. My son is 15 and I still get sad when he goes with his dad.
2026-06-14 16:20:43
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Kimberly | Chosen & Blessed 💛 :
Literally going through this now. Just got my son back after the summer. Because he was with his dad.. it’s exhausting and I missed him sooooo much… 2 jobs, constant state of anxiety
2026-07-27 12:06:59
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Becky Hirschman :
It’s heart wrenching and nobody understands unless you’ve walked in the shoes.
2026-06-25 22:07:28
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Nikki Johnson | Boy mama :
THIS 🙌🏻
2026-06-15 02:44:28
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Taylor Russell :
100% can relate to this. Every time my two go to their dads. Even for a night it's something so heavy and you can't wait until the time comes to get them back
2026-07-11 13:45:07
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bRe4812022🙋♀️ :
💯
2026-06-14 17:17:11
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