Disclaimer: The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial or professional advice. I make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information contained on this website.Ok friends. 

So. My number one tip for finding your tribe is to let go of the idea that everyone is judging you. Sure, some people might be, and that's entirely on them. But, most people won't be. And once you let your guard down a little, you'll be astonished at the difficulties and insecurities that others are facing. Even those who look like they've really got everything held together so well. 

If you are struggling, and feeling isolated. Here are some ideas: 

• Ask your kids friends round for a playdate, that way you get to chat with the other mums (in my experience, it is ALWAYS mums).
• Go along with your kids to birthday parties, so that, again, you get to chat to other mums. It might take a while to find the ones you really click with, but eventually you will.
• If you're a single mum, then Gingerbread are great at bringing together single parents, with local groups around the country. Join up, and find out if there are any groups that work for you.
• Similarly, the Frolo app is designed to bring together single parents, both in real life, and in an online space.
• What do you love? What hobbies can you reconnect with that will nourish you? I know it's so hard to carve out time without the kids, but if you can join a sporting club, or a crafty one, or a choir, or a book club, or whatever it is that you love, then it's really worth giving it a go. Remember, spending time on yourself isn't selfish, it's essential. 
• Are there any friends that you've lost touch with over the years who you'd love to reconnect with. It can feel a little awkward messaging people out of the blue, but imagine how delighted you would feel if someone did it for you. 

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