Scene: The Little Things
As a young lady growing up I had a my life mapped out. I would get married to the man of my dreams, have children, be a teacher and live...
Scenes From A Single Mom
A Project by When She Thrives
Scene: Journey to Self-Love
I graduated with my MSW in 2015. I should have been excited, proud, and hopeful for the future, but instead I was broke, unmarried,...
Scene: When I Grow Up
Depending on the day, when I ask my boys what they want to be when they grow up I get a myriad of answers. Usually the list starts off...
Scene: It's Not Over
I knew when I pregnant that I would be a single mother, but I gave his father a chance. We lasted close to two years. At the age of...
Scene: Planting vs Parenting
I have never had a green thumb. I have a desire to own various types of plants unfortunately those plants will not make it very long in...
Scene: Keeping the Faith
December 2007, in Johnstown, PA while sitting at my kitchen table, I decided a change was absolutely necessary. I wasn't sure what at...