@Jamp: Hi Jamp
! How are you? And thank you for your kind and wise words! As to having a girl to "inherit my beauty"... well... *blush* I really do not know what to say to that! Lol! But I'm worried that my hubby might have to ground her until she's 30. LOL! I think he can imagine situations where she starts dating, and the kind of men she will be dating... I was once a teenager too... So, I do get where he's coming from! Lol. Speaking of teenagers... I don't know how relevant this is to this thread, but I think it's only fair for me to share this, since most ladies here share their backgrounds and heartbreaking stories, like yours. I'm not a first time mother, I have a 15 year old teenage boy, whom I am so proud of
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I have my reasons for not revealing this earlier on, but my intention was never to mislead anyone. I conceived my son naturally when I was 15, and his biological father was a better magician than Harry Houdini when it comes to disappearing acts. It was a tough and dark time for me. And I do not wish to talk more about it in a public thread
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Reading your story, I sincerely felt for you. And no parents should have to bury their children. And what you said above was totally right. Time is of essence. Live life to the fullest, that's what I've been telling my son. Personally, I do not prefer to be a working mother. Although, I do understand the necessity for some women to have jobs. Considering the standard of living in Singapore, who can blame them? But this also cause the need for helpers or grandparents to look after our children. I do not believe in all that, nor do I believe in joining the rat race. Why have children if we're just going to let others take care of them? But then again, I understand fully.
I always tell my son to be the best that he can, and live without regrets. There are more important things in life than academics. I believe that it is important for him to learn to be kind, generous, forgiving, honest, trustworthy, humble, strong, helpful, respectful toward others etc. When he got home from school one day and told me, "Mama, I got first in class, and also in standard!!". I was so happy for him! But the thing that made me happy the most, was when he was awarded "Student of the Semester", due to his conduct in school. Especially the part where his teacher mentioned how helpful he was toward his teachers and peers, even without being asked. That was when I really believe.... Yes... I have done my part
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It is not my place to say that your hubby should not be blaming you, because I'm sure he had suffered the same pain as you did, and maybe that is his way of coping. But I do pray that he would stop, because there is no need to add more pain. It is also not my place to tell you, stop blaming yourself. You have done all you can, and what you thought was best for you and your family. But I do pray that God will help ease your pain and help you move on. I really do admire your strength and patience Jamp
. If you ever need a friend, my door is open
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Being a single parent was not easy... I thank God daily for the blessings he has given me... A wonderful son, and a wonderful husband who could accept and love my son as his own.
God I talk too much!!! LOL! I better stop now before someone starts to throw virtual shoes at me

. Take care Jamp! And remember, you have a friend in me if you ever need one
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