Seeeing if this works

Am looking for friends im a single parent of a 15 year old with very little friends my mum died at 55 and my father has remarried

This is a grandparents forum haydenlindsey - you are welcome to join online chats but we are not really a "friendship" website.

Have you had a look at Gingerbread?
That may be more helpful.

www.gingerbread.org.uk/

You posted on the GMorning thread today, so yes, it’s working.
I think you’ll be younger than most of us here, but welcome anyway - age is no barrier and despite the name, many aren’t grandparents either.

Thank you. Gingerbread has not been very good really so would be really good to chat to new friends on here and share accurate insights and wisdom. Thank u for the welcome.

Needing a space to chat , regardless of age , certainly don't have to be. GP, you have come to the right place - welcome!

Do you have a hobby or a particular interest - books or walking or archaeology or whatever...?
Activities are great ways to meet new people. Shared interests make it easier to chat.

I wasn't trying to put you off joining us here! Apologies. I thought you had just wandered in accidentally.

Haydenlyndsey a big warm welcome.

Good morning, haydenlindsey, from me in Cumbria and welcome to this brilliant site!

I'm happily married and owned by a cat and 3 coldwater fish!

Thank you so much really good to be here! Xxx

Welcome haydenlindsey - age is no barrier

And a big 'welcome' from me! You can be sure of some varied, interesting, helpful and sometimes controversial discussions on Gransnet.

Also, if you use the 'private message' facility the comments are only seen by you and whoever you send the message to.

This is all good information just finding my way on this! Where do i find advice if i have questions is there a discussion forum?

The whole aim of GM is for discussion really. Just start up a new thread (as you’ve just done) but under the relevant topic, eg. Health/Legal/Pets or whatever.
Bear in mind, if it’s a personal issue, you could get a lot of differing opinions, many of which may not agree with your own take on things. Don’t take things too personally and you’ll be fine.

Hi haydenlindsey, Just click on Forums (top of page) and look for a thread that sounds right for you or click on ‘start a new discussion’ and away you go!

Do remember not to include too much personal information - in case you identify yourself.

Thank you lots of good advice!

Hello

Bear in mind also that although you have to join Gransnet to post anything, anyone at all who can access the internet might be reading the posts, so if you post something personal, like your real name or your 15-yearold's, or exactly where you live, or say something about a friend or neighbour that you wouldn't have said in front of them, it is out there on the internet where anyone could be reading it.

Welcome! I hope you finding what you’re looking for here, lots of good advice in the previous posts.

Really appreciate the advice how do i change the user name

Click on the Report button just above your last post and ask GNHQ to change it for you. It’s the easiest way!

I'm sorry that your mum has died, you must feel a big gap in your life without her xx

You sound like you're looking for conversation and advice from people of the grandparent age group, so you've come to the right place 🤗

Gransnet is great for support and friendship if you want an older person's take on things.
I have been around since the beginning and received wonderful support especially when I was widowed.
Welcome and enjoy the chats.