So all those single full time parents out there, how do you deal with the loneliness. Between work and kids I feel very lonely sometimes.

When the kidos were home, I was too busy to be that lonley. That is when I joined mingle for conversation. When they left home it was worse. Now I am glad to still be here. Chat in the forums it will help.

My problem is more once my kids are in bed. I can't go anywhere just sit at home. Thats when the loneliness kicks in.

You don't date? Get babysitter. Go out.

Do you have that delicious NZ accent?

I took up a hobby or study. I know what you mean. I also would have a mate over for coffees. Try movies reading a good book. Enjoy the quiet nights because its only a season

That is when you should jump on mingle and have fun in the forums.

Hard to get a babysitter with a special needs child. doesn't happen very often

Lol I have the normal kiwi accent

Thats what I've started doing. But not as good as talking to a person face to face.

Is there someone closer that you can trust and you could trade babysitting hours with? You also need time out. It helps to recharge your batteries.

It's hard to get people for babysitting my son. The government in my country gives me 52 hours per year respite care for my son for me to have a break and I make the most of it. He goes to a special needs career during that time.

I hear what your saying John Keys has tighten the purse strings. Where are you? I'm in Rotoura.

I'm in South Auckland. I used to live in Kawerau a few years back but moved to Auckland to get work and better supports.

Sorry I can't help
I would have offered to babysit to help you out. I have work with student with special needs and trained too.

lol It's fine thanks for offering. I get by It's just the time after bed that I get bored and lonely rest of the day I'm flat tak.

Sorry to say this, but you simply persevere. We all would like that face to face interaction, tv is mind numbing.
What about family? Could they babysit one night occasionally? I never had a babysitter ever, just me. I became addicted to live internet scrabble.
Good luck and dont forget people are here in the forums.

I wish I could say. I try to get out and do things, but that is not always possible.

If you are involved with a special needs parent network, you mind be able to trade babysitting time.

HI, I'm a newly single mum with a very small little boy and wondering how on earth you play this ball game? any advice?