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I love my daughter more than anything, and I want her to have a beautiful life. But I’ve been a single mom since the beginning of my pregnancy, and lately I’ve been struggling with the guilt of how she got here.
I’ve never been someone who consistently used birth control or even took Plan B. I was diagnosed with BPD, and looking back, I can recognize that I’ve had periods of impulsive sexual behavior while trying to cope with emotional pain. I had never even had a pregnancy scare before. The one time I got pregnant, I honestly took it as God sending me my daughter because I couldn’t imagine it happening any other way.
I got pregnant from a one-night stand with a man who turned out to be married. I don’t have feelings for him, and I haven’t for a long time. I don’t want him, and I don’t want the life he chose. I simply see him as someone who has a daughter he chooses not to know.
For a while, he helped financially, but eventually that stopped. Since then, I’ve been raising my daughter on my own.
I was the one who eventually told his wife the truth because seeing their “perfect marriage” posts while my daughter was being kept a secret really got to me. I felt like she deserved to know. She blocked me, and that was the end of it. I have no idea what she believes, and at this point, it’s out of my hands.
What I struggle with isn’t him. I don’t want a relationship with him, and I don’t wish my life had turned out differently in that sense. What I struggle with is the guilt that my choices created a situation where my daughter has a father who isn’t present in her life.
I know I can’t change the past. I just worry about the future. How do I explain to her one day why her dad isn’t around? How do I help her understand that none of this was ever her fault? More importantly, how do I forgive myself?
Are there any other single moms here who became parents from a one-time mistake or an unexpected situation? How did you cope with the guilt? How did you eventually talk to your child about their father?
I’m already hard enough on myself. I’m just hoping to hear from moms who’ve been through something similar and found peace with it. I would really appreciate hearing your experiences and any advice you have.

I love my daughter more than anything, and I want her to have a beautiful life. But I’ve been a single mom since the beginning of my pregnancy, and lately I’ve been struggling with the guilt of how she got here.
I’ve never been someone who consistently used birth control or even took Plan B. I was diagnosed with BPD, and looking back, I can recognize that I’ve had periods of impulsive sexual behavior while trying to cope with emotional pain. I had never even had a pregnancy scare before. The one time I got pregnant, I honestly took it as God sending me my daughter because I couldn’t imagine it happening any other way.
I got pregnant from a one-night stand with a man who turned out to be married. I don’t have feelings for him, and I haven’t for a long time. I don’t want him, and I don’t want the life he chose. I simply see him as someone who has a daughter he chooses not to know.
For a while, he helped $, but eventually that stopped. Since then, I’ve been raising my daughter on my own.
I was the one who eventually told his wife the truth because seeing their “perfect marriage” posts while my daughter was being kept a secret really got to me. I felt like she deserved to know. She blocked me, and that was the end of it. I have no idea what she believes, and at this point, it’s out of my hands.
What I struggle with isn’t him. I don’t want a relationship with him, and I don’t wish my life had turned out differently in that sense. What I struggle with is the guilt that my choices created a situation where my daughter has a father who isn’t present in her life.
I know I can’t change the past. I just worry about the future. How do I explain to her one day why her dad isn’t around? How do I help her understand that none of this was ever her fault? More importantly, how do I forgive myself?
Are there any other single moms here who became parents from a one-time mistake or an unexpected situation? How did you cope with the guilt? How did you eventually talk to your child about their father?
I’m not looking for judgment. I already judge myself enough. I’m just hoping to hear from moms (made this post for the Single Moms group they wouldn’t accept bc of “legal” shit 🧐) who’ve been through something similar and found peace with it? No

HOLY shit!! Whyyyy HAVE I WAITED THIS LONG FOR THIS…. omg I actually love Lucy that girl needs some good not toxic d & she’d be ok 🤌🏼 girl wants some love. She gives major no experience if she think stephen the best, wish she had an older friend in college that fucked him too & dissed him unlike Diana experience making Stephen the victim always. Anyways I loveeee Bree & understand her weaknesses so she will always be a fave… pippa just get with it girl, I see her growing but not enough at this point season 3. After all the pippa knowing the the secrets of Lucy actually being a victim FOR I couldn’t understand why she doesn’t seem to be true friend enough in forward flashbacks. Like the fuck?? I think I will always hate Diana bc she’s a c*nt no matter what, she’s pulled some good shit on the stephen ending season 2…but overall she’s scum like Stephen. Wriggles & Evan get no passes for being jackasses that let Stephen’s shit slide. This is the best show I have watched in so so so long!!!

This is something I’ve genuinely wondered while watching the show.
A lot of Taylor’s biggest struggles seem to play out publicly, and sometimes I wonder if getting off social media entirely would actually be healthier for her mentally. But then I also think about the fact that social media is her career.
If she decided tomorrow to completely step away from posting, influencing, sponsorships, TikTok, etc., what do you think she’d do for work instead?
Does anyone know what her educational background is? Did she go to college, have another career before social media, or have any specific skills or certifications? I’m honestly curious what path she would take if influencing was no longer an option.
Do you think social media is helping her, hurting her, or both at this point?

The internet is so funny and scary… ofc I’ve been on my vampire diaries re-run for the prolly 25th time in my life 😘✌🏼😉 it’s my comfort but as I’m watching again my phone knows and this showed up so I’m gonna share bc I love me some Stefan

First time watching and by Season 3 episode 2 these are my opinions.

I should probably start by saying I have not paid super close attention to this show. It’s been a background show for me, but I’ve definitely watched enough to get the gist of what’s going on and form some opinions. Lynette is my favorite.

Bree: I know this might be controversial, but I love Bree. Her children are absolutely psychotic, and I don’t understand half the things they put her through. She’s definitely not perfect, but I think she’s a genuinely good person who’s always trying to do the right thing, even when everything around her is falling apart.

Gabby: Completely ridiculous. Completely entertaining. I don’t understand half of her decisions, but she makes me laugh. Carlos annoys me constantly, so I find myself understanding Gabby more than I probably should.

Lynette: Probably my favorite so far. She works hard, stands up for herself, protects her family, and I love that no matter how crazy things get, she and Tom always seem to find their way back to each other. She’s tough, but she’s also got a huge heart.

Susan: Sweet, lovable, awkward, and a little boring. But I think that’s kind of the point. She’s just a woman looking for love and trying to figure things out. I can’t hate her.

Who’s your favorite housewife, and did it stay the same throughout the series?

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