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Finding friends after divorce

Finding Friends After Divorce: How to Build New Connections

Divorce is one of the most challenging transitions in life. Beyond the legal and emotional hurdles, it often stirs up major shifts in most relationships. Are you wondering why some of your closest friends fell out of touch after you...

What Are The Psychological Effects Of Being A Single Mother?

When I became a single mother, I realised that it comes with an immense set of challenges—mentally, emotionally, and physically. It’s a role that requires resilience, patience, and a constant balancing act. Many single mothers struggle with feelings of guilt,...

Single parent support group

Why single parent support groups will enlighten your life

Many years ago, when I separated from my ex, I went through various emotions: I would have done anything to stumble across some single parent support groups. Until a couple of years ago, I felt like I was walking through...

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friendship is not serving you

How to know if a friendship is not serving you anymore

Have you ever found yourself sipping coffee with a friend, laughter ringing hollow and conversation feeling forced? It could be that this particular friendship is not serving you anymore. I liken it to an outfit I’ve outgrown, comfortable in the...

Toxic friendship

Red flags of a toxic friendship and surefire ways to spot them

Not all friendships are healthy. In fact, some are downright toxic. People change, as do friendships. These changes are so subtle that you might not realise the friendship has turned toxic. Or maybe it always was, but you chose to...

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10 Ways to find new friends as a single mum

It is not unusual to lose friends when you first become a single mother. Separation and divorce comes with lots of sadness and loss, including that of friendships from your married life. It can leave you wondering how to find...

How can I be so busy but still feel so lonely? | Beanstalk Single Mums

How can I be so busy but still feel so lonely?

Life as a working single mother is crazy-busy, and yet … it can be so very lonely. Anyone else feel this? How can it be that every day is packed full of chores, people and the vibrant chaos of our...

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