So listen — the other day, I had a conversation with my oldest son that lowkey had me side-eyeing myself. We were talking about his summer job (which I’m super proud of him for holding down, by the way), and the topic of money came up. More specifically, how quickly he’s been spending it. Chile,... Continue Reading →
Title: Trust, Road Trips & Teen Independence: Where Do You Draw the Line?
Recently, I had my 17-year-old tell me that he and some friends were planning a road trip out of town. I try not to be the parent that’s overly strict and overbearing, but I’m not really comfortable with him and these other underage kids going out of town by themselves without an adult chaperone. On... Continue Reading →
Dating as a Single Parent: Protecting Peace, Prioritizing Purpose
It’s been a minute, however I’ve been busy being loved properly. I decided to take a break from seeking love from partners who were mentally, physically, and emotionally unavailable—unable to love me the way God wanted me to be loved and the way I wanted to be loved. I remember having a heart-to-heart with a... Continue Reading →
From Survival Mode to Safe Spaces: Breaking Generational Trauma One Step at a Time
For most of my life, I’ve lived in survival mode. As a little girl, I was molested by a family friend—someone who took advantage of my family’s kindness and my innocence. That moment became a turning point, the beginning of me building emotional walls and learning to always stay on guard. I didn’t feel protected... Continue Reading →
