A Secret to Success This New Year: Become Committed and Resilient

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Mom and son celebrating the new year in the Bahamas in 2025! "Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." – Confucius Greetings from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ! Things have been busy. I am still a working mom of three , working full time who is trying to make a difference. I do a lot of things and try to be present so that I can learn from them. I share them on this blog so that we can learn together. Below are some thoughts, hacks, and/or lessons that I have learned from navigating my world. 2025 was intense. I faced a convergence of pressures: the stress of navigating life as a single mom while paying considerable  alimony ,  an intensifying family situation since we lost my beloved aunt, my dad, and my cousin’s mom—work related stress—learning a new job after an imposed job change, all while navigating the rapid pace of raising my kids and trying to maintain a standard of living for them with fewer resources. Together, these factor...
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A Middle Child Who Was Born to Shine!

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A police officer, a dad, and a son

Our middle son has had a big year. He's become a big brother, relinquished his titles as "the baby" and "the boy" which has had him vying for the affections of those in the family who previously had eyes only for him--his parents and his sister. I have witnessed his growing pains, heard his cries, and experienced his tantrums. They all scream, "Notice me. I am here. I matter DAMN IT!" (the "damn it is implied... :-))

Moms Have to Give Their Kids What They Need


I try to let him know that he's as special as he always was by giving him cuddle time, lots of kisses and hugs and private outings like our recent visit to Thomas Town. Still, just when I worry --because I'm his mom--that he might not find his unique path, he shows me that he knows exactly how to command attention in a positive way and he's perfectly comfortable with who he is. 

He's carving out his place in this crazy family and  he's doing it with gusto. 

I am so proud of him!

Location: Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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