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Pia.....don't despair and be kind to yourself. If you really can't face camping at the moment then DON'T go!  I feel tha getting all that getting the kit together, not to mention clothes etc for the kids (always the hardest in my opinion) can be hard enough at the best of times, never mind when you are feeling like s**t. Am sure the 8yr old will have just as much fun on the days out you mentioned and the lil'un aint gonna know any difference eh?

If however your 8yr old is desperate to go then as others have said there will be plenty of people on site willing to lend a hand.

Give yourself time to heal from something that has obviously been hugely traumatic for you, there will be plenty of time in the future for camping trips with the kids. I have just gone through a break up too and although I am the happy camper of the family and can put (nearly) all my tents up alone - I ended up canceling an arranged trip because emotionally i just wasn't up to it. Take care hun, hugs xx

Hi Pia

I am also going on my own, as hubby is working, I email the site to ask for help and they instantly replied with a yes, so that a relief, i'm using it as an adventure, I am also stuck for cash as we dont get paid till thursday so I have 2 children to entertain on a few remaining pennies, so I have been on the local tourist and checked out some easy walks, I'm taking burgers from the freezer for tea, and also some leftover spag bol mix,

I know that its a scary thought to ask a stranger for help or to borrow their stove/gas but I would be happy to help or lend a hand and also have done in the past! 

Pia - your a stong independant woman, show your kids/dog who is in charge from now on!!! have fun and go with the flow, a box of playdough, cutters, pencils, and any form of bribary works for me, good luck xx