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GREAT SEXPECTATIONS I am a single mum, and feel side-lined at church
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Woman Alive panel2026-02-09T05:46:00
In our fortnightly column ‘Great Sexpectations’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything. Here, the Woman Alive team answer a mother who is looking for more support from her church.
Dear Woman Alive,
I am a single mum with an adopted 3-year-old (she has been with me since she was born). When I go to church, I spend most of the time in the kids room, without a partner to tag team with. I am in a home group for parents of young children, and the mums meet one week and the dads the other. I have only been able to get there a few times because of the difficulty with getting a baby sitter. I know no church is perfect, and I am too tired to fight for change in mine, but I wish it felt more of a community, and I could receive the support I need. How do I avoid getting bitter and judgemental?
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