Tag: single mum
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A Journey Through Entrepreneurship as a Single Mum
Embarking on the rollercoaster of motherhood brought unexpected challenges, notably postpartum hair loss. Amidst my quest for solutions, a chance meeting at a YSYS start-up weekend birthed The Good Hair Co. Navigating the complexities of entrepreneurship, from research to building the business, was daunting. Balancing this journey with full-time work and motherhood led to burnout,…
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Is There a Lack of Representation for Black Mum Bloggers in the UK?
“It is more substantial to represent a purpose, rather than just a title.” ― T.F. Hodge Over the last few months of 2019 I’ve slowly started embracing the world of mummy blogging (or mommy blogging for my US people) but it’s not been easy as a black single mum.
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A Millennials View on Motherhood as a First-time Mum
“Being a mother is learning about strengths you didn’t know you had, and dealing with fears you didn’t know existed.” — Linda Woote I had a rough couple of weeks this month were the only response to the question “How does it feel to be a mum” was “sh*t”.
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Are You Ready to Date as a Single Mum?
“Maybe our girlfriends are our soulmates and guys are just people to have fun with.” ― Candace Bushnell Valentines Day has never been a big deal for me, even when I was in a relationship. I remember my first Valentines Day date and how much anxiety it brought me. All I had to do was…
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10 Movies & TV Shows on Netflix Perfect for Mums on Valentine’s Day*
It’s that awkward time of the year again. I’m talking about Valentines Day… *gasp* Dun dun duuuun. For most of us it’s a day of flowers, chocolates and Instagram worthy dates but for me it’s a little different. I’m single and I’m a mum. Not exactly the ideal candidate for this time of the year.…
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Getting Through Your Pregnancy Journey Whilst Single
“You never understand life until it grows inside of you.” ― Sandra Chami Kassis Before I found out I was pregnant I always thought my pregnancy would be associated with three things: 1) Eating for two, 2) Craving a random and slightly questionable meal at 3am and; 3) Asking my husband to prepare me said…
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Navigating Babies, Break-ups and Blogging for the First-time
“Some changes look negative on the surface but you will soon realise that space is being created in your life for something new to emerge.” Eckhart Tolle It’s been a couple of months since I’ve posted anything new on here but after a much needed break I’m back doing what I love. To mark my…
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