Diary of a Thriving Mum

Dear Single Mum,

Let me be real—2024 was a wild and crazy ride. I cried. A lot, I mean A LOT! But I also laughed, learned, and started healing. I made new friends, and as hard as it was, I let go of people I thought I could never live without. That hurt. But guess what? Here we are, standing at the door of a brand-new year, and this time, I’m choosing to do it differently.

No wild resolutions. No self-imposed pressure. Just one simple goal for 2025: to truly live.

Now, you might be thinking, “You’re alive, aren’t you? You’re writing this, after all.” Sure, but I mean really living—living with intention, living boldly, and living unapologetically.

• Living without the weight of what others think of me.
• Living to be the best version of myself every single day.
• Living like the world could end at any moment.
• Living for my God-ordained calling, my purpose, my assignment.
• Living to be the best for my daughter and family.

I’m done letting the world’s expectations dictate my life. I’m choosing authenticity. I’m finally choosing me. I am choosing to be happy and joyful. This year, I’m rediscovering myself, and let me tell you, I’m going to love her fiercely.

Recently, my aunt said something that shook me: “Unmute yourself.” And that’s exactly what I’m doing.

For too long, I’ve lived for everyone else. As the first child, I tried to be the perfect daughter and sister. As a wife, I lived for my ex and the image of what I thought I had to be. Even as a mom, I forget to take care of myself, I always put others first. But not anymore.

Recently, I listened to “I Lived” by OneRepublic, and this chorus hit me hard.

If the world ended today, could I honestly say I lived? The answer wasn’t what I wanted to hear.

So, 2025 is about living—truly living. It’s about flourishing, thriving, and stepping into the person God created me to be. I am created to add value, to bring healing, to flourish, solve problems, and so much more. No fancy resolutions. No pressure. Just me choosing to live a full, unapologetic, and intentional life. Being a single mum does not mean my life is over, I would live life to the fullest!

Who’s with me? Let’s raise our hands, and step into 2025 together, ready to live fully, freely, and fiercely. 🙌

Happy New Year, I can’t wait to hear about all the amazing things you did!