Raw and Honest Blog of a New Single Mom

I am a single mother of a biracial baby boy just trying to make it on my own. This journey is hard, yet rewarding. Blogging is my therapy, these words are my heart, and people doing better and being inspired by what I have written is my passion and hope.

First Day of (Day) School

Today was Jack’s first day at day care and I’m so glad it’s over with. Things didn’t go as smooth as I expected really from the beginning. First we slept in late. I want him to be there by 7:30 or 8 so I can get an early start to my day, but instead we [...]

Day Care (I think I found the one!)

I think I found the perfect day care for Jack. At least I hope I have. I tried to use mommy instinct and empathy when making my decision. I remember what it was like being 3 or 4 years old and my mom dropping me off at day cares. The ones that were no fun, [...]

Day Care

I’m kinda stressed right now and trying to get my life on track. Since my son was born I don’t get to work as much as I need to to keep us afloat. I make enough to pay the bills but anything extra comes out of my savings and now my savings is $100. [...]