I have not been feeling like physically speaking to people about my life. Being silent has been comforting. The nights I share alone with God as my kitchen light kisses the vase on my dining room table with shadows on my living room wall. Allowing my mind to rest and tears to fall has been therapeutic. I have not allowed things to overwhelm or control my outlook on myself or my day. I have been feeling more empowered. More mysterious. 

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Hey, y’all! It's almost the end of the year. The school has now started here in Southeast, Louisiana. I've been thinking a lot about my struggles with co-parenting with my ex-husband. Or should I say the lack of co-parenting? This year has been particularly tough. He's been blowing off our court-ordered weekends like they're nothing.

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July 2024 was a hella tough month. But as I sit here chillin', I'm grateful for making it through and coming out stronger on the other side. Money-wise, it was a real struggle. 

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I managed to keep my head above water. Paid all my bills and rent on time. I even managed to put food on the table for me and my two kids despite the budget being tighter than a pair of jeans most ladies jump to get into.

For a long time, I couldn't say no. I wanted people to like me, you know? I wanted to be helpful and not feel uncomfortable because I declined them. But it got to the point where I was swamped and stressed out. I hardly had time for myself or the things I wanted to do. Finally, I realized I had to start saying no more often.

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