I had fought relentlessly for this day to arrive. I had worked hard to see it through. With duct-tape, band-aids, a bulletproof vest and little one in tow, I made my way through college. And I wasn't going to let anything get in my way of graduating in the next...
How I Built My Identity on Shaky Grounds
It may have been a 30 or 40 feet walk to that church altar that early Sunday morning. In time, it would become my shortest walk making one of the biggest decisions of my life. I was somewhere around five years old. My mother wasn't as convinced. Presenting me with...
Building Adventures Without Regret
"Get your backpack little one and fill it with your favorites," I called from the small open spaced kitchen as I reached into our old green faded fridge to grab fruit snacks consisting of red dye 40, a sugar induced Caprisun and a granola bar — her favorite snacks. ...
Time, Healing the Brokenness of a Single Parent Home
The family unit is everything. It is the heartbeat of our nation. The beauty of our communities and the backbone of our American culture. It is this very vital and precious piece of our country that remains broken at its core. Seeking to heal from an oozing wound that...
3 Free Things to Prepare You for Financial Freedom
During my ten years of being a single mom, besides earning a Bachelors in Communication Science, I think I also earned a doctorate in Frugal. I believe I may have acquired a double major in Thrifty & Just Don't Spend. It's been over five years since...
Encouragement; Permission to Dream
Sometimes we just need to take a break from the grind and hear something encouraging, sweet and deserving. Because who is able to accomplish something great without being encouraged? Few, my friend. Very few. There was a time in my life I was very good at quitting....