A part of me is happy the holidays are done. Everything about the holidays is designed for the typical family. When your family is split due to separation it is difficult to get in the mood. Every image on TV or in the media is all about 2 parents and kids all living in the same house and getting along. Not the case in real life.
I think the holiday season is the biggest casualty of separation/divorce. It may get better as years pass but currently when things are still pretty fresh there are to many other emotion happening to loose yourself in the holiday spirit. A single parent just does not get the time to relax and enjoy things. Adding to the stress is the extra strain on the budget that is already stressed to the limit trying to pay Child Support and Spousal Support. I love to give to my kids but I also have to make sure my bills get paid.
I had fun on New Years, well at least until midnight came. It is hard being out with all couples and being the only single person at the party. As much as I enjoy the time I have with my friends I find it harder and harder to spend time with all married people. I need to find more single friends, not for dating but just hanging out with and spending time with.
I didn't make any resolutions this year, if I was to make one it is to continue on the up swing I have been on. Things are better then last year and I hope this time next year it will be even better. If I can remain employed for the next couple years I should be on a much more firm financial footing and be prepared to pay for post secondary education for my son in a couple years.
Speaking of work,....better get back to it.
have a great day, talk to you soon.
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