empowerment
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The Hour Between School and Bedtime Is Not Built for Peace
The Hour Between School and Bedtime Is Not Built for Peace (Why Evenings Feel So Hard for Parents) There’s a very specific hour in the day where everything feels louder, faster, and more fragile. It’s the stretch between school and bedtime. Not the whole evening. Just that short window where shoes come off, bags land… Read more
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The Power of Rest: Strength in Low-Energy Times
The Power of Rest: Strength in Low-Energy Times We’re taught that strength looks like momentum. That rest is something you earn after you’ve pushed hard enough. But what if rest isn’t the opposite of strength? What if it is strength, especially in low-energy times? Lately, I’ve been learning to stop fighting my energy levels and… Read more
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When the Sink Blocked: Why Simplifying Helps Me Keep on Top of Cleaning
The sink blocked on a day that already felt full. This time, it wasn’t something I could fix quickly. A communal blockage caused water to overflow back into the kitchen, turning a normal morning into damage control. Breakfast needed doing. Dishes were waiting. And suddenly, something as basic as running the sink wasn’t possible. Everything… Read more
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When Life Expands All at Once
Life doesn’t pause for change, and juggling parent, daughter, employee, and carer roles has never been more demanding. Read more
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Rebuilding Yourself While Raising Three Kids Alone
In the whirlwind of single parenting, I discovered that growth isn’t optional. It’s about finding pockets of time to heal, reflect, and learn boundaries—all while raising my children. It’s a journey of survival and reinvention every single day. Read more
Raising Three, Rebuilding Me 