LIFE AFTER + 1

Let’s talk about one of the most painful breakup experiences that no one really prepares you for: Seeing your ex look like they’re doing amazing  without you. Maybe they’re already dating someone new. Maybe they’re posting more. Maybe they’re smiling more. Maybe they look like they’ve “leveled up” and you’re sitting there thinking… How are they happy already? Did I mean nothing? Was I that easy to replace? Were they happier without me? And honestly? That pain is brutal. Becau

Loneliness as a single parent is not always the obvious kind, like sitting alone on a Friday night. Sometimes it shows up in the quiet moments after the kids go to bed. Sometimes it shows up when you’re doing everything right, working, parenting, managing the house, and you still feel like something is missing. And the hardest part? You can love your kids deeply and still feel lonely. Both things can be true at the same time. If you’ve been feeling that emptiness lately, I wa

Dating as a single parent is already a lot. You’re juggling kids, schedules, healing, work, and somehow trying to make space for a relationship. So if you’re putting yourself back out there, it’s really important to notice the signs early, before you’re emotionally invested. Here are a few red flags that shouldn’t be ignored  when dating as a single parent. 🚩 1. They Have No Relationship With Their Kids This one’s big. A healthy, emotionally available parent finds some  way