Dinner tonight with (surprise!) single mom.
Backstory
This may sound strange. Maybe some of you will understand and my circle will grow to more than one. I hope none are offended, because I am grateful for the connections I have made with a diverse group of amazing people.But I finally met someone like me.
Another single mom. Professional. Well educated. In her 30's. Raising a child alone since pregnancy. Limited to nonexistent connection to dad. Some extended family, but limited help.
It's been over four years since I got pregnant, (I find I'm crying as I write this)and although I have amazing friends and family, I have felt so alone sometimes. When people would say, "I understand" I knew they were trying, but they couldn't possibly know the depth and breadth of what I'd experienced and I did not (still probably do not) have the words to capture it.
So, now I've met her, and I know I'm not the only one. Like me.
by lillybrook in Six-Word Memoirs on Feb 14, 2013 | 
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BanjoDan says,
Sounds like w a special friendship, I am glad and best wishes!canadafreeze says,
Lovely. You and she are very lucky to have found each other.lovelylizard says,
Don't you feel better now that you've articulated your feelings? You are not alone and you have a huge responsibility brining up your child alone. Hugs!lillybrook says,
lovelylizard - yes, but it also feels like just the tip of the iceberg. We had such a nice time; the evening just flew by. And our girls had a great time, too.jl333 says,
I hope you've found a life long friendcatsmeow says,
Connections like that can be few in a lifetime. Nurture it and it will sustain you.notjustagirlintheworld says,
that sounds like a lifetime of happy valentine's days to me. Good for you (both.)lillybrook says,
Thanks. We talked and talked and it was so incredible. Things that I would say to other people -- and then feel like I had to edit, apologize for, or explain -- I would say to her and she would just nod and get it. And our daughters played so well, it felt like a break. I hope I have found a lifelong friend. It was a great way to spend Valentine's Day.