Trust Issues in Co-Parenting
Building trust with your co-parent can be tough, especially when you're LGBTQ and dealing with loneliness
coparenting
lgbtq
loneliness
April 5, 2026 • 1 min read • Amahle Dlamini (South Africa) • Native: Zulu • Language: ZU
Personal Note
This article is written in a personal voice and structured for comfort reading: short paragraphs, clear headings, and practical next steps.
In Zulu
Kungihamba kangaka ngithi ngifun' ukuthi ukudinwa kwenza kwethu kulesisimo samaphethelo, ngithanda ukuthi kube nzima ukwazisa ukuthi asinamali mngani wami, ngicabanga ukuthi sekusebungweni lami ngifun' ukuthi aphinde abe yindoda yami, kodwa ngifun' ukuthi asinamali
So ngifun' ukuzwa ngempela ngithi ngifun' ukuthi nihambe njengoba ngifun' ukuthi nibophelele, ngicabanga ukuthi ngifun' ukuthi nibe yini la ngempela
## English Version
Like I was saying trust is everything in co-parenting, my ex and I we didn't work out but we have a kid together so we gotta make it work, it's hard when you're still hurting from the breakup but you gotta put your feelings aside and focus on the kid
So we started with small steps, like meeting at a park or something, just to talk about our kid and how we can work together to raise them, it wasn't easy but we managed to do it
Now we're at a point where we can actually have a conversation without it being awkward, like we can talk about our kid's school and stuff, it's a beautiful thing
But I know it's not the same for everyone, like some people might be dealing with loneliness and stuff, so what I would say is try to find a support system, like a therapist or a support group, it can really help
And also try to focus on the things that you can control, like your own emotions and reactions, don't try to control your ex or the situation, just focus on what you can do to make it better