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Old 04-13-2011, 09:29 PM
 
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My family and I moved to the area (we're in Marshall Co., just past the Madison Co. line) in February, 2010. We built a beautiful home and planned to raise our two kids here - they're 6 and 4. Sadly, my husband was diagnosed with cancer 9 months after we moved here, and passed away last month. My parents are in HSV so I will probably move closer to them as it is a 40-minute drive one-way. Not a big deal when my husband was alive, but obviously, I'll need them more now.

So, I am technically a "single parent" in a place where I don't know many people yet other than my folks and my sister. I'm NOT looking for dating or romance... just maybe some other single/divorced/widowed mom groups who get together for dinner or something once in a while.

It's definitely a couples world, but seems even moreso where I live, especially my church. I've met some great couples but... they're couples, usually joined at the hip, and that makes me a big 'ol third wheel most of the time.

Thanks for any suggestions,

Melanie
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Old 04-13-2011, 09:56 PM
 
Location: Huntsville, AL
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Meetups near Huntsville, Alabama - Meetup and this group..... Just Us Girls! (aka JUGs) (Madison, AL) - Meetup


Sorry about your loss. The group is a diverse bunch and very welcoming!! I'm about to be divorced and own my own for the first time in my life. I understand trying to find your way after a life change!! Let me know if you ever would like to talk.
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Old 04-14-2011, 05:22 PM
 
Location: Huntsville, AL
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Melanie, I am so sorry for your loss. Really, I can't even imagine.

While it is not specifically for single parents, I highly recommend the MOMS Club. There are several chapters in the area just google to find one closest to you. It is really a great group of women with all kinds of different situations and very supportive. I'm sure they would welcome you. The vast majority of their activities are moms only, or moms & kids only.
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Old 04-14-2011, 07:35 PM
 
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Thank you, ladies! I've checked out bamachic's (thanks again) and will also look into the mom's group zenjenn... sounds great.
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