Messages In This Digest (16 Messages)
- 1a.
- Re: single mom From: gillbo
- 1b.
- Re: single mom From: elan chezhiyan
- 1c.
- Re: single mom From: Joy Buenafe
- 1d.
- Re: single mom From: Lora G
- 1e.
- Re: single mom From: Laurie
- 1f.
- Re: single mom From: Serenity Smith
- 2a.
- Re: Help Mom"s in Haiti!!!! From: Martha Thomas
- 2b.
- Re: Help Mom"s in Haiti!!!! From: Mehri Sedaghat Shayegan
- 2c.
- Re: Help Mom"s in Haiti!!!! From: Btk2gja@aol.com
- 2d.
- Re: Help Mom"s in Haiti!!!! From: Magda Navarro
- 2e.
- Re: Help Mom"s in Haiti!!!! From: Lien nguyen
- 2f.
- Re: Help Mom"s in Haiti!!!! From: Nyna
- 3a.
- Re: HAPPY SINGLE MOM- Hi Mytz From: Leonor Miranda
- 4a.
- Re: Hi everyone! From: Vickie Washburn
- 5.
- single mom /empty nest? From: Karen/LA
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- HAPPY From: Joy Pickens
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Re: single mom
Posted by: "gillbo" freebird0511@yahoo.com freebird0511
Sun Jan 17, 2010 6:42 am (PST)
The point is,there are many options to pick from.You have to be comfortable enough to get out there and try new things.Taking a class not only occupies your mind,but provides a great opportunity for socialization.You don't need someone with you to enjoy a good movie and bucket of popcorn,or to find true enjoyment in a hobby.Hobbies also open the door to joining groups related to that hobby etc.....
--- In mompowergroup@yahoogroups. , Kathy De Leon <emmac819@..com .> wrote:
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Re: single mom
Posted by: "elan chezhiyan" chezhiyan.macro@gmail.com elango_angle
Sun Jan 17, 2010 6:43 am (PST)
wr r u frm cristy?
On Sun, Jan 10, 2010 at 4:27 AM, Kristy <kriszafiris@comcast.net > wrote:
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> Any other single moms out there? I devote so much time to my kids, when
> they are gone at their dads I'm a little lost and lonely. All my friends are
> married with families so I feel bad asking them to hangout. Anyone have any
> tips on how to be alone but not lonely?
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> Kristy
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Re: single mom
Posted by: "Joy Buenafe" finijoy_b@yahoo.com finijoy_b
Sun Jan 17, 2010 6:43 am (PST)
You can also be lonely even if you're with friends. We always have a choice. You can choose NOT to be lonely whether alone or with friends. How? Change your thoughts. While there is emptiness with separation, you can think of the good things you have done while they were with you.
And while your kids are with their dad's place, you could use that time to reward yourself for the good work you have done by devoting your time to your kids. Isn't it wonderful to treat yourself and give yourself a pat on the back for a job well done?!
Finally but not the least, in your free time, you can actually visit a sick friend or perhaps a long lost relative.
Life is too short to be lonely. So cheer up! Let's be thankful that we are alive!
Take care!
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From: Kathy De Leon <emmac819@yahoo.com >
To: mompowergroup@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Fri, January 15, 2010 2:48:19 AM
Subject: Re: [mompowergroup] single mom
I think the point is, it's no fun by yourself.
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Re: single mom
Posted by: "Lora G" freebird0511@yahoo.com freebird0511
Sun Jan 17, 2010 6:45 am (PST)
My point is don't rely on others for your happiness or activities.There are many things to do alone that can be fun,rewarding and avenues to meeting new people.Taking a class is a great way to occupy your mind and socialize.
--- On Thu, 1/14/10, Kathy De Leon <emmac819@yahoo.com > wrote:
From: Kathy De Leon <emmac819@yahoo.com >
Subject: Re: [mompowergroup] single mom
To: mompowergroup@yahoogroups. com
Date: Thursday, January 14, 2010, 12:48 PM
I think the point is, it's no fun by yourself.
From: Lora G <freebird0511@ yahoo.com>
To: mompowergroup@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Wed, January 13, 2010 11:23:15 PM
Subject: Re: [mompowergroup] single mom
Try Facebook,a hobby,taking a class,going to a movie or out to eat by yourself,get a dog.Just a few possibilities.
Goodluck
--- On Tue, 1/12/10, Cheryl Nelson-Handley <handleygirl@ yahoo.com> wrote:
From: Cheryl Nelson-Handley <handleygirl@ yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [mompowergroup] single mom
To: mompowergroup@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2010, 2:40 PM
Hey Kristy I talk to people on the dating site plenty of fish... it passing the lonely hours and there are men on there that are strictly only seeking talk/email and not necessarily dating. It is lonely---I agree.
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On Sat, Jan 9, 2010 at 5:57 PM, Kristy <kriszafiris@ comcast.net> wrote:
> Any other single moms out there? I devote so much time to my kids, when
> they are gone at their dads I'm a little lost and lonely.. All my friends are
> married with families so I feel bad asking them to hangout. Anyone have any
> tips on how to be alone but not lonely?
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> Kristy
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Re: single mom
Posted by: "Laurie" LLeeLev64@aim.com llleverington
Sun Jan 17, 2010 6:46 am (PST)
I just wanted to pipe in here, too. I have been a single mom since my son was about a year and a half old (he's now almost 18). For a while there was no visitation, so I was always busy, but when he was 5, my ex- decided to implement visitation schedule. As others have mentioned, I went through the same "lost" feeling when my son was gone for the weekends. Because I stayed so busy when my son was with me, I didn't have a chance to develop any social outlet/activities. For a while, I would just randomly call friends, but most were busy with their own families, or single friends already had plans. I learned to start planning ahead a bit for the times I knew my son would be gone. Also, eventually, I started looking into local Meet Up groups (which you can just search online on Google or Ask.com). There are all kinds of groups for anything you might be interested in like hiking, dog walks, crafting, etc. These are great for meeting people with like interests which sparks new friendships, but also for providing scheduled activities. Also, I got back into church and have become involved in activities there: my church has weekly "socializing" meetings for single moms with young children and they provide care for your kids while you attend, and there are many other women's activities, and specifically a single-moms outreach. Last, since I always seem to need extra money, I decided most recently to start a home business on the side. This has gotten me plugged into a great team of business associates, and sparked a lot of new friendships there, PLUS I stay busy with business activities which actually get me out of the house and interacting with people on a regular basis (but also I do a lot of at-home work, depending on my JOB schedule). So that kills two birds with one stone, I am making extra money, AND interacting with people. I am rarely lonely these days! :-D
I hope this helps, and remember, you can always get plugged into this group, and caht with members individually in your same situation. Good luck!
Laurie Leverington
--- In mompowergroup@yahoogroups. , Kathy De Leon <emmac819@..com .> wrote:
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Re: single mom
Posted by: "Serenity Smith" serenity698us@yahoo.com serenity698us
Sun Jan 17, 2010 6:48 am (PST)
Hi Everyone!
My name is Serenity, and I am a single mother with a younger child. And I was wondering do I have to wait until my little one is much older to even think about dating?
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Re: Help Mom"s in Haiti!!!!
Posted by: "Martha Thomas" marthathomas84@yahoo.com marthathomas84
Sun Jan 17, 2010 6:42 am (PST)
what about clothes for the not so little like the toddlers? I believe I have some blankets. The only Airport I can get to is Salisbury/ Ocean city Md airport. Its just a hub but I want to help so bad.
--- On Fri, 1/15/10, Carnivalqueen <travlnvixen@gmail.com > wrote:
From: Carnivalqueen <travlnvixen@gmail.com >
Subject: [mompowergroup] Help Mom"s in Haiti!!!!
To: mompowergroup@yahoogroups. com
Date: Friday, January 15, 2010, 3:42 AM
I have been trying to post but my computer is acting up, so I apologize if this post shows up twice.
I am a proud Mom to my DD (and found out today 2nd DD is on the way soon). It breaks my heart to think of a helpless mother trying to care for her child in the midst of this tragedy. I currently am working as a flight attendant and am committed along with other co-workers, to do all that we can to help. If anyone reading this msg would like to donate any baby supplies ( used and unused) food, diapers, clothes, first aid supplies. And can get them to a major airport I am going to try a coordinate p/u's (w/i the US). to go hopefully as soon as next week. I am in Atlanta but willing to travel. plz contact me with any questions
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Re: Help Mom"s in Haiti!!!!
Posted by: "Mehri Sedaghat Shayegan" m_sedaghat_sh@yahoo.com m_sedaghat_sh
Sun Jan 17, 2010 6:43 am (PST)
Hi carnivalqueen
Thanks alot for your kindness.....I hope u succes in your life .....Take care
--- On Fri, 1/15/10, Carnivalqueen <travlnvixen@gmail.com > wrote:
From: Carnivalqueen <travlnvixen@gmail.com >
Subject: [mompowergroup] Help Mom"s in Haiti!!!!
To: mompowergroup@yahoogroups. com
Date: Friday, January 15, 2010, 7:12 AM
I have been trying to post but my computer is acting up, so I apologize if this post shows up twice.
I am a proud Mom to my DD (and found out today 2nd DD is on the way soon). It breaks my heart to think of a helpless mother trying to care for her child in the midst of this tragedy. I currently am working as a flight attendant and am committed along with other co-workers, to do all that we can to help. If anyone reading this msg would like to donate any baby supplies ( used and unused) food, diapers, clothes, first aid supplies. And can get them to a major airport I am going to try a coordinate p/u's (w/i the US). to go hopefully as soon as next week. I am in Atlanta but willing to travel. plz contact me with any questions
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Re: Help Mom"s in Haiti!!!!
Posted by: "Btk2gja@aol.com" Btk2gja@aol.com janeann.carvalho
Sun Jan 17, 2010 6:43 am (PST)
I live by Newark airport,in NJ. If I was to organize a collection of goods--where exactly would I bring evrything.
What ar "p/u's".
I would love to get this together and collect goods but really don't understand where or who I wouldbe giving it to
JA
-----Original Message-----
From: Carnivalqueen <travlnvixen@gmail.com >
To: mompowergroup@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Thu, Jan 14, 2010 10:42 pm
Subject: [mompowergroup] Help Mom"s in Haiti!!!!
I have been trying to post but my computer is acting up, so I apologize if this post shows up twice.
I am a proud Mom to my DD (and found out today 2nd DD is on the way soon). It breaks my heart to think of a helpless mother trying to care for her child in the midst of this tragedy. I currently am working as a flight attendant and am committed along with other co-workers, to do all that we can to help. If anyone reading this msg would like to donate any baby supplies ( used and unused) food, diapers, clothes, first aid supplies. And can get them to a major airport I am going to try a coordinate p/u's (w/i the US). to go hopefully as soon as next week. I am in Atlanta but willing to travel. plz contact me with any questions
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Re: Help Mom"s in Haiti!!!!
Posted by: "Magda Navarro" navarrom39@yahoo.com navarrom39
Sun Jan 17, 2010 6:46 am (PST)
Is someone in Longmont Co trying to help?
Magda
--- On Fri, 1/15/10, Carnivalqueen <travlnvixen@gmail.com > wrote:
From: Carnivalqueen <travlnvixen@gmail.com >
Subject: [mompowergroup] Help Mom"s in Haiti!!!!
To: mompowergroup@yahoogroups. com
Date: Friday, January 15, 2010, 3:42 AM
I have been trying to post but my computer is acting up, so I apologize if this post shows up twice.
I am a proud Mom to my DD (and found out today 2nd DD is on the way soon). It breaks my heart to think of a helpless mother trying to care for her child in the midst of this tragedy. I currently am working as a flight attendant and am committed along with other co-workers, to do all that we can to help. If anyone reading this msg would like to donate any baby supplies ( used and unused) food, diapers, clothes, first aid supplies. And can get them to a major airport I am going to try a coordinate p/u's (w/i the US). to go hopefully as soon as next week. I am in Atlanta but willing to travel. plz contact me with any questions
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Re: Help Mom"s in Haiti!!!!
Posted by: "Lien nguyen" lilly759@yahoo.com lilly759
Sun Jan 17, 2010 6:49 am (PST)
How can I help with clothe and a lot of thing..?
--- On Thu, 1/14/10, Carnivalqueen <travlnvixen@gmail.com > wrote:
I am a proud Mom to my DD (and found out today 2nd DD is on the way soon). It breaks my heart to think of a helpless mother trying to care for her child in the midst of this tragedy. I currently am working as a flight attendant and am committed along with other co-workers, to do all that we can to help. If anyone reading this msg would like to donate any baby supplies ( used and unused) food, diapers, clothes, first aid supplies. And can get them to a major airport I am going to try a coordinate p/u's (w/i the US). to go hopefully as soon as next week. I am in Atlanta but willing to travel. plz contact me with any questions
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Re: Help Mom"s in Haiti!!!!
Posted by: "Nyna" aem_aggie@yahoo.com aem_aggie
Sun Jan 17, 2010 6:50 am (PST)
Congratulations for the little one on the way!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you. Thank you so much for this. I have plenty of baby and toddler clothes that I'd like to donate and have been thinking about how I could get them down there.
Nyna
Helping Moms Achieve Their Goals and Dreams
--- In mompowergroup@yahoogroups. , "Carnivalqueen" <travlnvixen@com ...> wrote:
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> I have been trying to post but my computer is acting up, so I apologize if this post shows up twice.
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> I am a proud Mom to my DD (and found out today 2nd DD is on the way soon). It breaks my heart to think of a helpless mother trying to care for her child in the midst of this tragedy. I currently am working as a flight attendant and am committed along with other co-workers, to do all that we can to help. If anyone reading this msg would like to donate any baby supplies ( used and unused) food, diapers, clothes, first aid supplies. And can get them to a major airport I am going to try a coordinate p/u's (w/i the US). to go hopefully as soon as next week. I am in Atlanta but willing to travel. plz contact me with any questions
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Re: HAPPY SINGLE MOM- Hi Mytz
Posted by: "Leonor Miranda" danskin123@yahoo.com danskin123
Sun Jan 17, 2010 6:43 am (PST)
I have the name Castillo too --- maybe we can be chat buddies.
Leonor Cruz Miranda Castillo
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From: Mytz Castillo <mytz10@yahoo.com >
To: mompowergroup@yahoogroups. com
Sent: Thu, January 14, 2010 7:23:40 PM
Subject: Re: [mompowergroup] HAPPY SINGLE MOM-spread the love - Karen
Hello Karen. I am inspired by your message. You know, I am also a single mom of 2 grown up girls, 25 and 27. They are both nice and responsible daughters. Since they are both of marrying age now, I am trying to prepare myself to being alone one of these days but no matter how I tried, I can't imagine myself living alone. I am an auditor and will be retiring soon. I wonder how I can cope up with being alone especially when I don't have work anymore. Hope I can find friends here whom I can chat with, spend time, share thoughts, laughter and some activities. God bless
Mytz
--- On Thu, 1/14/10, karens.special1 <karens.special1@ yahoo.com> wrote:
>From: karens.special1 <karens.special1@ yahoo.com>
>Subject: [mompowergroup] HAPPY SINGLE MOM-spread the love
>To: mompowergroup@ yahoogroups. com
>Date: Thursday, January 14, 2010, 7:44 AM
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>I am a happy single mom of a 20 yr old. He is growing his big boy feathers and I have peace in my home. I raise Chihuahua's and they run all burglars out of the house. My son is within calling distance. and is supportive. He stil loves and needs his mom, but not as much.
>I have friends that I didn't have time to socialize before. There are so many group of people just like us. There are many restaurants that have bands while you eat. I turn on music and chi's and I dance around the house. We ride my 4 wheeler, hurts to walk, so we ride slowly in the woods w/ dogs. I would take long baths but no hot water tank.lol. If I could keep glasses on me nose, I would read romance novels. lol like I used to when he was small. The chi's keep me dealing w/ people and I have met so many ppl becasue of them. The local library's are having teaching sessions and they rent dvd's on your card.
>I had planned to go to the beaches after he reached 18. But my beachy friends moved back to my inland home town.lol oh well.
>Fishin can be found anywhere.
>I teach little 3 rd graders Sunday school every 2 weeks.It is the lite of my life. they fill me with so much love.
>The world is your oyster. So look in your local paper. how about yAHOO GROUPS! tHERE ARE SO MANY PPL who can't get away and they would love to talk about your life m they hate theirs.,lol and they are all about the same.lol
>I used to paint(by numbers)lol , puzzles, crochet,kiddie easy projects then save them for presents for the year coming.
>I'm 52 used to be a hot lil momma, and in the last 4 years. have had 2 friends who need me as much as I need them. they are dying, and need my love. I need their love too. We laugh. love and LIVE
>You only get one go round in this life. JUST DO IT!
>WANT A CHIHUAHUA? LOL and oops chi'weenies, cheap. karen/la
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Re: Hi everyone!
Posted by: "Vickie Washburn" ickyscuba@yahoo.com ickyscuba
Sun Jan 17, 2010 6:43 am (PST)
I have something new for you gals. Have you tried cooking radishes? I am in a weightloss group that is eating low low carb and have recently found cooked radishes. You can shred them and make "hashbrowns" you can boil them and make mashed. You can slice them and make fried. They are Great! add onion, spices and they are a great low carb gluten free alternative and a great way to get kids to eat radishes and even adults. I don't like raw radishes as I don't like anything that is "hot" and radishes seem hot to me but I love them cooked. Just had some shredded ones with eggs for breakfast. So good!
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single mom /empty nest?
Posted by: "Karen/LA" karens.special1@yahoo.com karens.special1
Sun Jan 17, 2010 6:43 am (PST)
Yes being alone can suk. I however am determined (and pushed by shrinks and friends)
to do things that make me happy. if I am happy I am not hurting as much. This is why I laugh at my illnesses that prevent me from working and doing many things that hurt so very much. I love my home, yet have incredible pain for days when I do things . and I am alone! no one to help me. My friend is there to keep a car running if need me, or to rehang a door. thank goodness.
---I believe the old adage., Nature fills holes. When Ih ave a hole in my life. someone always comes along to fill it. right now I am taking care of my 6th terminal patient.
We love and need each other. It works.
---- I refuse to give up. it's not my nature or I would have given up years ago. have had fibro and ptsd all my life. I'[m not giving up!!! )
---That's why I do things to distract myself. I used to read, until it got too hard to do it.
---- I do sell puppies. that is a job and sometimes fun. sometimes would like to make chi stew.lol they do protect me though. Thank you , I just love your posts. and ms. castilllo thankyou. I grew up(9mos) in madrid speaking castillian spanish. lol
--I wish I had my ethnic italian family back. It is so important . but shrinks years ago told me that my family was not going to give me what I needed and to find it on my own.
---So I adopt people. and they me.lol we have a long list of ppl who want to be adopted. lol
adults. My friend kim may be dying and so, please forgive me ahead of time. it will be a difficult 3? months.her surgery is next thursday and she might not make it. sure won't if she doesn't have it.
---She has also adopted my son as her family. He has graciously accepted. though is holding his heart tightly. He does that. VEry smart guy. He knows we are gonna hurt a lot in future, and now. (He plays in the woods and practises survival training/woods/rope)
---Being a mother is the very best thing I've done in my life. Never over? But must find a way to do things on my own. w/ no help financially or physically.in pain.
-----I have a big 4 bedroom brick home w/ 1/2 acre cut, and cuz cuts the roads in the woods, so we can enjoy them. If I freak, send me to backyard.lol lil bonfire.! karen/la/1
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HAPPY
Posted by: "Joy Pickens" lilyklink@yahoo.com lilyklink
Sun Jan 17, 2010 6:45 am (PST)
I have chihuahuas too. Aren't they just the koolest? I have poms too, and a lot of little ones mixed with sheltie, that look like 5 pound lassies.
single mom here too, for the last 8 years. have 33, and 27 year old sons and 20 year old daughter. 14 and 17 year old daughters are still at home. My son keeps saying he is going to get the 4-wheeler fixed so we can use it to take hay to the calves. Teaching sunday school. Hmm hadn't thought of that. i home school my 2 at home still.
Joy in OK
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