Life as an educator and single mom

I reflect on my vision of this new school year and speak about the importance of advocating for your children. I’m also preparing to send my oldest twins off to college. Still processing this…

Time for a mid-year check in to reflect on my first year as an educator and life lessons learned along the way.

I last recorded in January 2021 and took a break to focus on myself and family. I reflect on my growth since then and what challenges that I’m still working on.

It’s 2021! What are your goals for the new year? My goals are to continue with school, continue working on myself, gain more work experience, focus on my kids goals, and some other things in the works. #happynewyear #2021 #newchapter #newbeginnings #newgoals

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what we are thankful for. I am thankful for everything I have experienced as it is helping shape me into the person I am becoming. This pandemic has taken a toll on everyone and we’re dealing with it some type of way. How is your mental? It is okay to take a break to regroup and refocus. #confessionsofasinglemom #thankful #newmonthnewblessing #grateful #mentalh...

Started off my birthday this year physically returning to work, speaking daily affirmations at the beginning of each day, health and growth. I ran into a situation where I would have responded and reacted negatively but I didn’t. I am so proud of myself for that! #chapter43 #workinprogress #growth #confessionsofasinglemom #Iamincontrol

Today is World Mental Health Day! I wanted to speak about how it affects us and what we can do about it. We are all dealing with some type of Mental Health Illness. I suffer from depression, anxiety, panic attacks disorder and PTSD. It has consumed my life several times but I reached out for help. Don’t be ashamed or afraid to seek help for feelings and emotions you cannot explain. #worldmentalhea...

The last few years have been difficult in regards to my daughter being diagnosed with ADHD, ODD, PTSD and depressive disorder.  Regardless of all  the treatment plans in place, we still ended up back at square one.  The struggle of finding a doctor to understand my concerns and offer options of finding the right help for my child was difficult.  Never thought about my daughter having ASD but I had...

It's been a struggle trying to get back into this new norm of work and school for myself and my children.  Working on a consist morning routine schedule while trying to adapt to classes virtual.  It's different but we have to learn how to adapt to it.  Still working on a healthier version of myself and proud of myself for not giving up and managed to drop 14 pounds in a month. &nbsp...

These last few weeks have been an eye opener for me. Working on my journey of becoming a better version of myself. I realize that somethings will not be a part of that journey or I have to make some sacrifices. Still dealing with many emotions of returning back to work and my kids returning to school. I have to remain positive and give it to God.

On this journey I have learned to celebrate the small accomplishments because it's a step closer to where I'm trying to go.  A step closer to the person I'm aiming to become.  Take a moment to celebrate yourself and where you're going in this journey.  Keep going, I am PROUD of you!!! #faceeverythingandrise #celebratethesmallaccomplishments #stayfocused #yougotthis #confessionsofasinglemom

Being healthy is not easy especially when suffering from other health issues. My struggle has been my weight because I suffer from hypothyroidism. I’ve been neglecting my health for years making sure everyone else is good. How can I be here for my kids when I’m not taking care of myself? Dealing with depression, anxiety and PTSD makes it more challenging to reach my health goals. Focusing on your...

So yes I’ve been MIA for a min but for good reasons. Everything going on took a huge toll on me and I needed to get myself back right! We all can relate because we’re experiencing it right now. Facing challenges with homeschooling but learning to adjust so it can work. Fear taking over but I’m not gonna let it win! Self care much needed to rejuvenate my energy and soul. We all need a break from ev...

It’s a struggle adjusting to this new norm of homeschooling and social distancing. We’re used to being on the go and just being home is giving everyone cabin fever 🤒. Note to self this is only temporary!

So I did something different and included my kids in this podcast. I did it because this pandemic affects them too. Schools shut down and turned to Elearning for the remainder of the month. I asked them how they are enjoying being under quarantine and their future plans. I think they enjoyed doing this podcast more than me. Lol This is my family, my everyday life which is unscripted. I may bring t...

I think Co-parenting is a wonderful thing when the focus is on the child. Being on the same page, setting boundaries and respecting each other is important. Co-parenting cannot work if boundaries are constantly crossed. I’ve tried to co-parent several times and it was unsuccessful. At this moment Co-parenting isn’t for me. Four years later and my children are still healing from that traumatic expe...

I hope everyone’s year is starting off good! Welcome back for season 2! Still shaking off this holiday depression and struggling to find answers to explain my son’s photophobia. Back to the drawing board for that one. Still working on coping and understanding my other kids issues. 2020 is a year of continuous growth for me and my family!

It’s New Year’s Eve and I’m ready for new opportunities and beginnings. Still kinda in a funk from Christmas but I’m just ready to get through this and get back on track to this upcoming year.

Blessings can come in many different forms. Not necessarily financial but being able to help others in need by lending an ear or shoulder can be that. Providing a meal or other resources can be that as well. I am blessed for many different reasons and I hope that I have blessed those I’ve closed paths with. It is a blessing to have positive influences in my life that my kids see as father figures....

I’ve been actively searching for answers on ways to help my kids. Photophobia is new to me and I need to understand it and why it’s affecting my oldest twin boy. OCD is something I’m learning how manage with my 2nd son. Trying to teach my oldest twin girl what suffering consequences look like. Unfortunately she ends up manipulating the situation to get what she wants. I’ve been learning to stand m...

It’s challenging when you have kids that have special needs but what about a child that has an issue that can’t be explained? I feel hopeless at times because I don’t know how to help them. Me being the mother that I am, I stay persistent on getting the help they need. I also have to remember to take care of myself as well! Surprised phone call from the kids father after the twins birthday. I’m no...

I talk about thanksgiving in my household with myself and my kids and how I feel about holidays. Holidays = depression for me. I am thankful for the people that have came into my life and the lessons learned.

The worse feeling to have is being ignored when you try to get help for your child. It’s like I can feel like I’m taking two steps forward but in actuality I’m taking 4 steps back to square one. I feel lost and unsure of what to do next. Ugh

It’s the first day of school for me and my kids. Trying to find balance of working 2 jobs and raising 6 kids as a single parent. School, work, church, and what ever extracurricular activities my kids want to do. Who can relate?