Interesting article
When the first blogs (short for web logs, or online diaries) were posted in late 1998, they were a novelty. Today, blogging is so ubiquitous that health professionals have begun investigating the health effects of blogging as an activity - concluding that blogging can foster critical thinking and feelings of connection.
While some commentators have characterised bloggers as lonely, desperate souls in search of validation for their meaningless lives, recent medical research has indicated that the opposite might actually be true: bloggers appear to be less lonely and feel more connected and supported than those who don't blog.
Well occasionally I do feel lonely and a touch desperate (especially when Kelly is tucked up in bed and I have had that second glass of wine!) but yes mostly I feel a connection with my world and supported by my friends and family.
It is funny how we the human race feel the need to classify people. But sometimes we just don't quite fit the mould. I never pictured myself as a sole parent and if I am honest I suppose that in my ideal world, I would be part of a nuclear family. I have accepted that this is not to be for me and mostly I am ok with that. Unfortunately Single Mum still has a stigma attached to it. Mostly criticism is from small minded people fitting perfectly (supposedly) in their square holes and thinking that all round pegs are bludging on the welfare system.
My worst experience was where I was thrust together with a square hole woman who started spouting off about all the childcare benefits that round pegs get and how they should be cut back etc. Ironically she worked for Centrelink!! I was very controlled in the situation and walked away but it did get to me. Needless to say I avoided talking to her in any future social encounters.
B itter - no
I ritated - a little
T ry - walking in my shoes
C rying - helps, don't keep it in
H elp - from my friends will get me through
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