A Note To Moms

Wow! Being a single mom and learning financial control and discipline was not an easy task. Rising every morning to a screaming child, piles and piles of laundry, little to no funds, and no help was stressful to myself and my little angel. Time and time again, I can remember me praying asking God to teach me to gain control over my life. Asking God to help bless me despite my lack of parental experience and finances. I remember lying in bed at night while tears rolled down my face praying that my flaws would not hinder the development of my angel. Just when it seemed like the world was caving in on me, I heard my mother’s voice “You are strong Angie and you will not be defeated.” Ever since that day my life changed.

Every morning I rise and look in the mirror and say to myself Angie, you got this. Before I leave my house I always say to myself I will not be defeated. Despite the battles, I fight every day I can truly say I am learning to be better and stronger than ever. I have adapted the motto you are only a failure if you give up. I refuse to give up! I have learned new trades, went back to school, and brought a new automobile, accepted help from mentors and life coaches, but most of all I have learned to be a better mom by loving myself more.

To all the single moms in the world who feel like life is caving in on you, look in the mirror and say three words “I Got This”. Even if you fail a few times never give up. Remember, you have an angel watching and learning from your actions every day. Teach them to be strong, bold, and confident despite the hand that they are dealt. You/We Got This!