Tag: #single moms
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Journal entry
2:07 a.m. — What do People See……. It’s late. The kind of late where everything is quiet enough that you can finally hear your own thoughts. And tonight, I keep thinking about how people see me. They probably see a pretty woman. I know I am. People have told me that my whole life. But…
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To my daughter’s
To my daughter’s… there is something I need you to know. ❤️ I don’t want you to spend your life trying to be the “good girl.”I want you to be real.Because I know how heavy “good” can become.Good means doing what everyone expects.Keeping everyone happy.Saying yes when your heart is screaming no.Putting everyone else first.Being…
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You Are Not Alone: Lessons from a Mom’s Journey
I was born in June 1983 and grew up in the small town of Umkomaas on the beautiful South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. As the first grandchild in the Bouic family, my life was centered around family, community, and the ocean. Like many families, ours wasn’t perfect. Behind our smiles were struggles. My parents…
