I hear so much about the woman that I am, Some say I am strong and brave Some believe I am strict and tough Some tell me I am serious Some will tell you I need to loosen up But some think I need to ‘woman-up’ That I can be so much more All I… Continue reading I am the Woman that I am
How being a single mom has empowered me in ways I never imagined
This is my fourth-year solo parenting. I've faced so many challenges. I've been judged, misunderstood, and worse of all, I've experienced pity. Amid all these downsides, I still find solo parenting to be encouraging and empowering. I don't consider myself a single mom. I am a mother. Motherhood is a journey, and I love it.… Continue reading How being a single mom has empowered me in ways I never imagined
To the New Single Mother
As I sit here watching my 1-year old play, undisturbed and unsure of what’s going on, I thought of you? How are you feeling? I know it’s tough, especially the first few months. But believe me, it will get better soon. It all depends on you, though. Are you giving up? Do you still have… Continue reading To the New Single Mother
A Thank You Letter to My Single Mother
Dear Mom, It is not easy to put everything in words. There’s a lot I want to say thank you for but I barely have the words to say so. Raising us to mature adults was not easy, I know. Between our sibling fights to our bratty stages, I don’t understand how you made it.… Continue reading A Thank You Letter to My Single Mother
To The Man Who Didn’t Want Me
Thank you for leaving me. Thank you for not wanting me, it’s mutual now. It took me time to heal I bet you don’t know this. I spent the better times of my days wondering what I did to push you away. I used to think it was all my fault. I wondered why you… Continue reading To The Man Who Didn’t Want Me
How to Build Your Life from Zero as a Single Mom
(Post previously published in 2018) I’m rebuilding my life in a different town away from home and I still have the chills two months down the line. I mean, I’m used to having my family next to me but now they are all six hours away. It’s tough and I hate being the ‘new mom… Continue reading How to Build Your Life from Zero as a Single Mom
An Encouraging Letter to the Mother Going through a Tough Time
I know you are hurt and you feel like there’s a lot on your plate. Don’t give up because everything is going to be okay.
100% LEGIT: Get Paid With the Best Online Survey Sites in Kenya
There’s been a lot of talk about the best online survey sites in Kenya. Everyone wants to make extra cash but no one is ready to believe there are survey websites that actually pay you for your opinion. I’ve tried them (not all of course); most of them are fake and others will keep sending… Continue reading 100% LEGIT: Get Paid With the Best Online Survey Sites in Kenya
10 Survival Tactics of (Thriving) Single Moms in Kenya
There’s no way around this, being a single mom in Kenya is a challenge that gives you only 2 options: you either have to make it, or make it. From dealing with prejudices to managing the family income, it can be tough maintaining good mental health or thriving as a woman. Who said it is… Continue reading 10 Survival Tactics of (Thriving) Single Moms in Kenya
How to Start a Business with Less than Ksh.5,000
Want to learn how to start a business with little capital? Here are some business ideas you can implement. Find out where to get the capital you need, and how to market to the right audience.
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