So lets go back to the year 2012, I know that’s a long way to go back. In 2012 I was 26 years old and just welcomed my third and last child into the world. I was a high school drop out and I had a 4 year old little girl and a 2 year old boy and newborn daughter.
I was living in the projects as many young unwed mothers did at that time. Things were looking dark I was struggling In the worst way mentally. I was living off my kids child support of $400 a month. Not much when you have 3 kids under 5. Being a mom is the best thing that happened to me. When you are a parent you always should want to be the role model your kids can look up too. To be proud of you when they look back on their childhood. Knowing you did all you could to influence them to be a better version of themselves when they are all grown up.
I knew something had to change I had to make a better life for my kids, to be the role model they can be proud of. I wanted to do what was best for them. for that to happen I had to make big decisions.Let’s fast-forward into 2013. I started attending GED classes for young mothers, I was able to bring my kids with me while I attended classes which helped a lot. I am an over protective mother and being able to bring the kids was a life changing opportunity. It gave me the boost and the keys in a sense to open doors to many opportunities.( sorry if this post is long. I will try to give the short version) Long story short in 2014 I received my GED, my children were 6,4,and 2 at this time and in the fall of 2014 I started College courses .
College is where everything changed, my mindset changed and my goals for our life changed. I found my self walking more confidently, and in May of 2017 I graduated with an Associates in “Office Technology” and a Certificate in Medical Technology. I went from living in the projects to living in a small apartment in 2019. Then with saving money and planning. I was able to buy my house I’m living in 2021 all on my own. I promised my kids I would try to get them a house after living in apartments . The feeling of being able to keep that promise but to also be blessed to have a house was something I couldn’t describe. I felt like I made it in life, I’m not just a single mother of three, I was thriving!
In 2021 I met the man that is now my husband and we were married in 2024 ,and although rough days still visit me I just think about how far I have come in life and it just brings a smile to my face. Life will always have obstacles that seem so big that we start thinking second guessing our goals or life decisions. I always tell myself positive breeds positive and the same goes with negative breeds negativity. Life is going to have its ups and downs. Its alright to have a pity party for a few days, you just can’t unpack and stay in that mind set. There are a few questions to help you overcome set backs.Thee questions are: how are you going to handle it? Will you let it break you? Or make you stronger? I know that I am a stronger person mentally because of my past. Trust me it wasn’t easy but so worth it in the end when you come out on top of what you were going through. The key to making it to the top is never stop fighting. I hope when you read my blog it will bring warmth to your heart and a smile to your face. Until next time have a Blessed Day! If you enjoyed what you read, comment ” Fight” down below.