EP 10: Surviving and Thriving 

I love your podcast. I’m a 48 year old single mom of a 7 year old. I created my village with my daughter friend’s parents. We all met at a school function & just got a long. My daughter’s father & I parted ways shortly after she was born. I thought at this age co parenting would be a breeze, but it wasn’t at all. A few years ago, it seemed like things were moving in the right direction; but then he passed away a 1 1/2 years ago. Once this happened my village has been showing up in ways I couldn’t imagine. Now fast forward to the present they showed up again since the passing of my father a month ago. They are such a blessing to us. We’re so grateful to God.

Just getting around to watching this episode and wow. Loved loved LOVED it. You speak fast and well. You keep it flowing. Love that. Now about victim shaming….whew Lord. There’s some ppl I do not respect the same bc they shamed me for how I reacted to betrayal and tried to rush me forgiving someone that completely destroyed who I was. That hurt hit me in a way I had never felt before and I did not feel the support I needed. Listening to this podcast made me feel less alone and that navigating through the pain in my own time is ok. . I’m actively working toward not allowing things to piss me off too deeply. It’s hard bc what’s been done to me, I’d never even think of doing it to others. Ppl gone ppl regardless though and I’ve accepted that some ppl just suck. But thank you for being honest and transparent. The part about social media not being real and just bc ppl smile on there doesn’t mean they’re not going through at home is real! Basically, I’m really enjoying your videos! Thanks Ariel

I’m your friend, i keep asking God to bring us together. I live in A forest in PA. So i know what it’s like to need true friends. I’m a nurse, but no friends at work. I just wanna do my job and leave. I been a mom since 13 and now i’m in my mid40s. My 4 girls is who i have always had. I guess that why Jesus is now my true bestie. I need women friends too😢

Another great show, keep up the authentic work❤

I absolutely love your podcast! Please keep showing up! 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷 Your story has truly inspired and influenced me to be a better person. Your optimistic outlook and uplifting spirit make a significant, positive impact on my life. 😊 I would like to be a part of your new community. Also, I don't like victim shaming. These people had no idea what the future had waiting for them. The abuse they suffered physically, mentally, and emotionally is irreprehensable and I hope they get the justice they deserve. Cassie is super brave for speaking up and spreading awareness about what happened to her. I'm also so happy that Keke spoke up and protected herself and her son. Christian Keyes recently spoke about two billionares who have been sexually harassing him for years and these people are honestly wicked.

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I would definitely love to talk to you about forgiveness when it comes to my ex husband. Like when I say my story is so freaking crazy, I honestly can’t even try to sum it up in just the comments. It took some years, but now, we can talk and laugh and even talking about going on vacation together as a blended family. Like it’s been a huge journey for us

Thank you for sharing

😂😂😂😂😂" when I seen my 3yo lick his finger and touch the socket!" Those of us who have multiple children in the house know one of the older siblings told him to do that😂😂😂

I love your podcast and ig page. I am in therapy working on forgiveness currently and it is definitely a process. I wish you stayed closer to where I am i'd definitely be your friend. #FellowHomelessTargetShopperMom

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Parents didn’t create but continue to participate in the horrible capitalistic idea that Christmas equates to receiving and hoarding the most gifts. That’s insanity. It’s a religious holiday. If you’re not religious and Christmas stresses you - undo this horrible narrative, end the cycle with you and your kids. If you are religious then undo this narrative and foster and teach the actual meaning of Christmas to your kids. Yes we live in this consumer driven capitalistic society and their friends will have and receive gifts and talk about it …so what…. their friends will also do a lot of things you may not want your kids to do. Let this be one of those teachable moments. I grew up with Christmas gifts and Santa but as an adult (even before becoming a mother) I always felt like the idea of Santa (sitting your screaming child on a strange man’s lap for a paid photo) and going broke to buy gifts was cringy and vowed to not participate in that (same for tooth fairies and Easter bunnies). My kid is 12 and I never did any of that. She still got some gifts (set my own budget of $50-100 and take her to the store and allow her to choose a few things) but the season did not revolve around that. I simply did not choose that narrative. It doesn’t mean my kid doesn’t have a wonderful magical childhood. She absolutely loves the Christmas season going ice skating, seeing Christmas lights, holiday plays, and even does secret sant type gift exchanges with her friends outside of Christmas time. Do not let the consumer capitalistic version of holidays make it stressful for you. Choose your own narrative.

Girl, I wanna be your friend. But I live in Colorado. 😊

Do you know if Diddy paid or it’s an assumption? I don’t have an opinion on those people lives because you never know what are their belief system. Does the social medias make them absolute victims versus the not well known person?