Stronger Than I Knew

January 3, 2026

The New Year, the Pressure of Third Grade, and Why We Keep Going

As we step into this new year, I am choosing intention over resolution. Instead of striving for perfection, I am committing to consistency. Showing up for my children every day—advocating, supporting, encouraging, and reminding them that a test score does not define who they are or what they are capable of becoming. Showing up for

Three Things I’m Starting This Year—and Why I’m Writing Them Down

I have learned that if I don’t pause long enough to name what I’m doing, life will simply keep happening to me.And while there is nothing wrong with surviving seasons, I am no longer willing to live only in reaction mode. This year, I am choosing intention. Not perfection.Not aesthetic routines.Not resolutions designed to be

Chapter 1 Chapter 1: The Girl Who Became a Mom I was sixteen years old when my world changed. Most girls my age were worrying about grades, friends, and prom dresses. I was worrying about how I was going to raise a baby when I could barely keep up with school. The day I found