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You will be a wonderful mum. You are so far ahead of alot of other mums who aren't willing to look at their own issues and how they may/may not affect their children, and who already think they know the lot! No child comes with a handbook. Parenting classes are great, and you are clearly intelligent enough to understand that even parenting classes are designed for you to mold into your own style that will suit your own unique precious tiny family (thats what you and your daughter are - a family). Its not easy being a mum, mental health issues or not, father present or absent, helpers or no helpers. There are stresses and worries that will come with your little bundle of joy and will never leave - it comes with the territory that only mothers can understand (this is not meant to be derogatory to any other females, its just the way it is). Although your individual circumstances are unique to you, in your bigger picture situation, you are very much not alone. There are other mums out there who are single and coping/suffering with mental health issues of varying degrees too. There is help and support out there. Children have a way of making us more humble. Ask for the help you need, and you will get it. Best of luck and life to you both,
kp
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