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One Day at a Time: Navigating Financial Hardship as a Single Mom
When I graduated from college, I had a plan. I was determined to be financially responsible—pay off my student loans, avoid debt, and build a solid future. And for a while, that’s exactly what I did. I paid off my student loans within three years and felt like I was finally getting ahead. Then I…
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The Healing Power of Music: How It Helped Me Through My Divorce
Divorce is a heavy emotional experience, one that often feels like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. Amidst the sadness, anger, and overwhelming uncertainty, it can be easy to feel lost, but music became my anchor during one of the most difficult times of my life. When I was going through my…
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The Rollercoaster of Co-Parenting: Navigating the Ups and Downs After Divorce
*Disclaimer: There are always 2 sides to every story. This is my story and how I was feeling at a specific moment in time. This is not meant to talk ill about anyone, just explain my journey in hopes that it may resonate with others who are struggling right now. Now that you know a…
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From Love to Co-Parenting: A Reflection of my Relationship with my Ex-Husband
*Disclaimer: There are always 2 sides to every story. This is my story and how I was feeling at a specific moment in time. This is not meant to talk ill about anyone, just explain my journey in hopes that it may resonate with others who are struggling right now. This is going to be…
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Navigating Motherhood with ADHD: A Personal Journey
THIS, this is why I wanted to start a personal blog. I was one of those girls who grew up hearing how wonderful motherhood is and that nothing compares to having your own children. It was more of an expectation than a choice that I would have children, and as I got older my parents…
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Understanding Co-Regulation: A Key to Emotional Control for ADHD Adults
Recently it has been increasingly difficult to stay calm with my children. They know exactly what to do to set me off and because of my ADHD I get easily overstimulated and can lose my cool quick. I was discussing this with my therapist when she said something that immediately changed my mindset. She said,…
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Understanding My Anxiety Journey: From Childhood to Motherhood
I have struggled with anxiety for as long as I can remember, but I didn’t get officially diagnosed until I was 37 years old. Growing up I was a shy little girl, but once I got to know you, I didn’t stop talking. I was a good student, but boy did I have to try…
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Let Me Introduce Myself
Hello, my name is Allison. I am a recently divorced mother of two toddler boys and work full time as a nurse. Over the last year I have been on a crazy journey of self-discovery, learning how to co-parent while still healing, and focusing on being more present in all aspects of my life. I…
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