Life as an educator and single mom

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 health is self love that will put us in a better mindset to move forward in life. #healthiswealth #hypothyroidism #mentalhealth #confessionsofasinglemom #weightlossgoals

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 everything sometimes!!

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 them back for a future podcast. There is never a dull moment in this house!

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 experience. I’m protecting my kids’ peace at all cost! My kids are doing great and have an awesome support system. Co-parenting has its pros and cons. What works for you? Can you Co-parent?

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. When my kids have an event, they let our church family know and they are there!! My boys have learned many things from the father figures in church. I’m beyond grateful to have them in my life!!

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 my ground. Through all this I’ve been neglecting my health! Gotta work on self care!!