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As a single parent by choice of 2 special needs kids adopted from foster care - I make it buy making sure I have a hobby to do to get away from it all once and awhile. for me that is scrapbooking. You have to have supports from all areas. My dad and my co-workers are great. You don't have to use any services but being open to using all services available to you really helps. I have even found providers who are adoptive parents. And because of a recent runaway incident I "bonded" with a local cop who is an adoptive parent.

While I don't tell the world about my kids past it does help alot to have the schools, law enforcement, providers etc on board by knowing that you have issues with the kids so that they can support you when something happens vs blame you for not doing something.

It is hard but very doable and rewarding.