Being a single mom in a pandemic.

As the title suggests, I'm a single mom. My ex and I split about a month or two ago. It's been a rough couple months and also a happy time. I have been learning a lot about myself and learning a lot of new skills. As the picture above shows, I've started doing more photography lately. As a way of coping and helping me.

There is still a lot for me to process and do, but I am in a happy and good place. I feel good and have been moving past my demons. I've been reading everyday. At least something that will help me raise my vibes and be a better person and in turn, a better mother for my son. I know there are a lot of self help books and other readings to help single mother’s, or should I say, single parents out there. I have a few books with my and on my Kobo that I am loving, but I am a total book nerd by heart and I always want more books!

But getting back to the point of my story, I know the pandemic has been a tough go for everyone. Some have lost jobs, lost homes, been through so much. I’ve also recently been laid off of my job. Which sucks, but I’m taking it as a blessing in disguise. I will have more time for my son, and more time to focus on building up my business and making a home in the space I’m in.

But to get to the beginning, soon after my ex and I separated, I moved in with my Nana for a while. Which was nice of her to let me stay for a while, but it was a lot for myself and my Nana. I then moved in with my mom. In her small, one story rental house. Which was awesome and a great change for myself. And my mother had a blast having myself and my son there. I had some help with getting some me time and getting to go to the bathroom by myself when I needed it. Which was awesome. But again, It was a small a small place with more people than it could cope with.

I made my final move in with my dad. He has a small, 1 bedroom apartment. It’s been a great place to stay. It needed a lot of love and a lot of clean-up, but it’s starting to feel like home. My dad had been using the space as a little recording studio and office. My dad and step-mom cleaned up the kitchen and apartment as best they could on such short notice, and I appreciate all that they and everyone has done for me to house me. There is still so much work to be done here. I’ve cleaned up so much already that was left over to clean up and I’m starting to see the end of the tunnel. I’m now looking forward to bringing more of my things here and becoming more organized.

And that brings you up to speed on where I am at today. I am starting to do more things and have been feeling more happy with myself. I have been playing more music, dancing more and finding who I am as a mother and bringing out my true and authentic self. I am starting to believe that I am worth all this work. I know a lot of people don’t believe that, and I sure as hell didn’t at first. I am slowly but surely putting the TLC that I’ve been doing to my new apartment on myself. I’m becoming a stronger woman. A happier woman. And I feel like I can take on the world!

Like I had said earlier, I am wanting to really dive in now and start my own business and really working on that aspect of my life right now. With the apartment coming together and my motivation and feelings of accomplishment spiking high, it is the time to dive in. And I am so excited about it. I will be revamping my website, Etsy shop and figuring out exactly what I will be selling for sure and other fun stuff for seasonal things. I love being creative and this will be awesome for my mental and emotional well being as well as bringing in some money in these tough times.

Thank you for staying and tuning in! I appreciate you all reading!