How to be ok as a single mom

Hi everyone,

I’ve been a single mom since halfway through my pregnancy. My daughter is now 3 years old and I still struggle with it being just us. It definitely got easier but it’s definitely can feel lonely. I am most worried for my daughter because I have no family other than my mom, brother and my grandparents.

One thing I always wanted to do though is to travel the world- with or without her father in the picture. Well, he’s out of the picture (other than when he visits her) but I mean like there’s no one to travel with us- just me and her. My mom did go on two vacations with us already but I feel like living with her and being around her so much that she just wants some alone time and I understand that but I get anxiety by just thinking that she’s leaving us for just a week whenever she goes on her vacations. I know I have my own personal battles but I still try my best to take my daughter out to places and socialize and play with kids her age etc, but I am not able to make friends that would continue to form playdates with the kids. It’s like everyone already have their groups of friends and family that they hangout with and travel with.

Part of me is scared to just travel by myself and my child but it’s something I’ve always wanted to do.

Anywho, I’d love to hear from others who share similar experiences, struggles, advice, and recommendations on going on vacation alone as a single mom with an only child..

THANKS!