I feel alone as a single mother. How do I build a healthy support network?

You should not carry everything alone; building support is a strength, not a weakness. Start by listing the people you already have: family, kind neighbours and trusted friends, and tell them your needs specifically. Join a single mothers' group or mosque activities to meet people who understand your situation. Offer help to others too, because healthy relationships go both ways. Be wary of people who take advantage of your hardship. Specific, small requests for help are easier for people to meet than general ones. See single mothers.