Breaking the 9–5, Following Your Dreams, and Loving Life With Your Kids — Even as a Single Mom

There comes a moment—quiet or bold—when you realize: This can't be it.

The commute. The clock-in. The job that pays the bills but drains your spirit. The constant juggle of deadlines, daycare pickups, meals, laundry, bedtime, and doing it all over again tomorrow. As a single mom, you've carried so much on your own. And you've done it with strength most people can't even imagine.

But still… something inside you whispers: I want more.
More than just surviving. More than just working to make ends meet. You want to love your life—not just get through it.

You Are Allowed to Dream — Even Now

There's this unspoken rule society seems to hand single moms:
Be grateful. Be responsible. Don't make things harder. Forget your dreams. Just focus on the kids.

But here's what no one tells you:
Your dreams and your children aren't in competition.
In fact, when you chase what lights you up, you give them something priceless—a mom who's alive inside.

You're not selfish for wanting to do meaningful work. You're not wrong for dreaming bigger than the 9–5 life. You're not foolish for believing there's more for you.

You're brave.

From Just Getting By to Actually Thriving

Leaving the safety of a steady paycheck may feel impossible. But building a life that feeds your soul doesn't have to mean dropping everything and diving in blind. It can start with small steps:

• Working on your business after bedtime stories.
• Taking a course while they nap.
• Saying "yes" to your creative side again.
• Creating income around your passion—not in spite of motherhood, but because of it.

Because here's the truth: your kids don't need a "perfect" mom—they need a present, joyful one.

Loving Life With Your Children, Not Around Them

When you find work that energizes you, when you get to be creative, independent, or purposeful—you light up. And your kids see that. They grow up watching a woman who didn't give up on herself. A woman who found beauty in the chaos, purpose in the pressure, and joy in the journey.

And through it all—there are the everyday blessings:

• The giggles in the kitchen.
• The snuggles after long days.
• The way they cheer for you when you tell them, "Mommy is building something."
• The grace in the mess.
• The pride in showing them what it means to work hard and love hard.

Your children are not holding you back. They are with you in this. Your reason, your anchor, and your joy.

This Life Can Be Beautiful

You don't have to wait for "someday."
You don't have to trade your dreams for duty.
You can love your kids and love your life.

This is your permission to break the rules, rewrite your story, and create something meaningful—not just for you, but for your family. Whether it's starting a business, freelancing, going back to school, or pursuing a long-forgotten passion—you can do this.