[GingerbreadClaire]

Hi @Avi32

Thanks for messaging. I highly recommend looing at Family Lives website for some advice: https://www.familylives.org.uk/

Sending best wishes

Claire

• This reply was modified 1 year, 1 month ago by Gingerbread.

[GingerbreadClaire]

@LondonerWith2 no problem, maybe try an online group, they’re less “local”!

Take care

[GingerbreadClaire]

Hello @Sky1406

Thanks for reaching out. Try contacting our helpline or webchat Talk to us | Gingerbread

Take care

Claire

[GingerbreadClaire]

Hi @JoJoJoJo

Have a look at our website Find information | Gingerbread or try calling our Helpline or webchat for advice Talk to us | Gingerbread

Take care

Claire

[GingerbreadClaire]

Hi @mothman

Please take a look at our brilliant website for information Find information | Gingerbread

Take care

Claire

[GingerbreadClaire]

Hi @Froggy79

It does feel so hard right now, but as everyone has said, it will get easier in time. As someoneelse mentioned, Gingerbread’s groups can be a lifeline at a time like this Groups | Gingerbread, and the website Find information | Gingerbread has a lot of valuable advice and information that you might need.

Take care and keep talking

Claire

[GingerbreadClaire]

Hello @LondonerWith2

Thanks for reaching out. I’m sure others will reply soon too, but in the meantime you might like to look for a group to connect with, in person or online Groups | Gingerbread.

As @Busman403 says, the Helpline Talk to us | Gingerbread might also be a good place to go, or our website, which has a wealth of supporting information Find information | Gingerbread

Take care

Claire

[GingerbreadClaire]

Hi @covgalxxx and @ELF44

You might both benefit from looking at the Gingerbread webpages about separation and any other relevant subjects Find information | Gingerbread 

Regarding friendships and support networks, do see if there are any single parent groups local to you Groups | Gingerbread or connect with an online group. Our wellbeing group is really active and we offer free workshops too.

Take care, you’re doing a great job!

[GingerbreadClaire]

Hi @Bumblebeeslovenectar

Thanks for sharing your story. I recommend you to contact our amazing Helpline Advisors who can give you a steer of how to work this out. I recommend you to contact our helpline or webchat to talk this through<span style=”color: #1a1919; font-family: Multima; font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: -0.18px; background-color: #f8f7f1;”> </span>Talk to us | Gingerbread and have a look at our information pages to find out more about your rights and how to handle this tricky situation  Parental responsibility | Gingerbread

Sending best wishes

Claire

[GingerbreadClaire]

Hi Chacha30

Thanks for reaching out on here. It sounds like you’re having a really hard time. I recommend you to contact our helpline or webchat to talk this through Talk to us | Gingerbread and have a look at our information pages Find information | Gingerbread about separation, contact arrangements etc. too. You have rights and it would hopefully make you feel safer if you have more information. You may also want to text the word GINGER to 85258 at any time of day or night and talk to a trained volunteer who will work with you to take your next steps towards feeling better. The service is free and confidential, and won’t show up on your phone bill.

Take care and keep talking

Claire

[GingerbreadClaire]

Hi, take a look at our website, there is a particular section on divorce Ending a marriage or civil partnership | Gingerbread

You may also wish to contact our amazing Helpline Advisors Talk to us | Gingerbread

Best wishes

[GingerbreadClaire]

Hello @24mummyof3boys

Please don’t blame yourself. You might benefit from contacting a local friendship group or sign up to one of our online groups Groups | Gingerbread. We also run excellent wellbeing workshops that can be a great help Your wellbeing | Gingerbread.

Take care

[GingerbreadClaire]

Hi LubyLu22

Thanks for reaching out on this forum. Have a look at our website Find information | Gingerbread or contact our friendly helpline by phone or webchat Talk to us | Gingerbread. I’m sure you’ll find some useful answers on there about claiming child benefit.

Take care

[GingerbreadClaire]

Hi @pdazz

You might like to join our single dads group too Single Dads | Gingerbread

Take care

Claire

[GingerbreadClaire]

Hi @Charmommy and @coffeeneeded

There is some advice on the Gingerbread website Help when you can’t agree | Gingerbread but it might also be useful for you to contact our Helpline or webchat to talk through your particular situations Talk to us | Gingerbread

Best wishes to you both

Claire

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