I received a call from Lone Parents asking, 'How are you'. Apart from one friend in my life, no one else asked.

I received the 'How are you' phone call for many years, more than 6 years in fact. I was so relieved and delighted to be asked. Someone cared. I was also asked to a monthly BBQ, to the Lord Mayors Picnic (which my daughter and I will never forget), Christmas Parties, a Christmas Breakfast (with presents) the Circus and other helpful parent-based workshops.

I was welcomed and respected by these fine women, who were my role models, who constantly said, "You're doing a good job, just look at your beautiful daughter!"

Thank you Lone Parents. Please, this organisation must remain available for others who are alone with their children.