Boundaries, Bills, and Boss Moves: My September Recap

September came with its own understanding for lessons, challenges, and a steady reminder that growth is never comfortable. I learned how to keep my journey to myself more than outspoken and shared with others.

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This month marked my first weeks stepping into a new season of my life as a teacher’s assistant. I learned how to adjust to early mornings, long days on my feet, and learning the rhythm of the classroom. I learned how resilient I am when I decide to not back down from a challenge being presented to me. Every day that I walked into that school, I reminded myself that how I carried myself set the tone. I placed effort into my appearance. I demanded respect just by being consistent, present, and unshaken.

Financially, I felt the pressure and the responsibility of a new pay schedule. I was learning how to stack bills and to make room for my kids’ needs. I have not had this pay set up since I worked at the bank back in 2017. It wasn’t easy.

However, I split the checks. I handled my rent. I also even started thinking ahead toward saving for the holiday season. It was a wake-up call that budgeting isn’t not about surviving the month, it's about creating a flow that makes sense for the life I want to build.

On the household side, I kept my little family on track. I did it all between packing lunches, nightly showers, and keeping our routines steady. I realized how much structure brings peace into our lives. My kids are growing so quickly and appreciate how much I pour into our routines daily. 

September was full of moments where I just stopped and soaked in the fact that these are the years they’ll remember me showing up for them.

Most importantly, September taught me that not every battle is mine to fight. I stopped trying to co-parent with someone who refuses to meet me halfway. 

I told him to take me to court! That was it and that was all. That decision lifted a weight off my shoulders and gave me clarity: my peace is worth more than engaging in his games once he feels compelled to want to pop up and be a daddy all of a sudden.

I close out September feeling tired. I am also proud. Grounded. I am hella aware of how far I’ve come. October is waiting.  I’m walking into it with stronger boundaries, a clearer mind, and a soul ready for whatever is about to happen next.