I'm sorry to hear that there is so much stigma on the dating front with regards to single parenting I would have really hoped being this day and age, with people being so dynamic and relationships being so diverse that this would not be the case, but unfortunately it is something that you have encountered.

I, for one, am actually in awe of your schedule. Your devotion to your kids and putting your kids needs first before your own does speak volumes to me on what a compassionate person you are. Lack of sleep - well yes for me that's a mood killer, personally.

You really don't ask for much. Wanting a man who will love you for who you are - you deserve happiness and you deserve a sense of inner peace. You don't deserve some kind of stereotyping because honestly the only type of "stereotype" I've had, as a few good friends of mine are single mums, is the sheer determination and amount of love and self sacrifice you have for your kids. It's a hard labour of love.

You were absolutely not meant to stay with the emotionally abusive man and I applaud you for taking the step to leave.

Yes, I can agree with you through the way you post - you seem confident and determined.

I whole heartedly agree with your point of view.

I just wanted you to know this.

And it's a real shame that those who have met you haven't taken the time to look past the fact that you're a single parent - because they are the ones who are missing out on the opportunity to get to know you.