Hi there , My name is Carrie I am a single mother as well .5 years ago the father of my children passed away at the time my youngest was to young to remember him and my oldest who was close to him did't even grieve. Now i have an out of control 14 year old teenager on my hands and a 10 yr old following in her sisters foot steps and a very unsuportive family. I can relate i just wish i had some advice to give to give you im still looking for some of that myself as i feel like im going crazy and im wondering how im going to survive being a parent when my kids are controlling me. I guess reaching out for people who share similar situations help ...just talking,venting,or just knowing you are not alone. If you would like to talk sometime i have msn my name i s carrieshygirl73@hotmail.com look forward to talking with you. bye 4 now and stay strong