Life as an educator and single mom
by Sharon Nicole
Giving insight into my trials and tribulations of being a single mother while stepping into a new career as an educator. Hoping to reach others by sharing my story and helping others focus on how they can become a better version of themselves. We’re all a work in progress.
Episodes
-
New School Year/New Vision
I reflect on my vision of this new school year and speak about the importance of advocating for your children. I’m also preparing to send my oldest twins off to college. Still processing this…
-
Mid-Year Check in
Time for a mid-year check in to reflect on my first year as an educator and life lessons learned along the way.
-
Happy New Year! 2024 is full of new opportunities and blessings!
I last recorded in January 2021 and took a break to focus on myself and family. I reflect on my growth since then and what challenges that I’m still working on.
-
Happy New Year!!
It’s 2021! What are your goals for the new year? My goals are to continue with school, continue working on myself, gain more work experience, focus on my kids goals, and some other things in the works. #happynewyear #2021 #newchapter #newbeginnings #newgoals
-
Thankful, Grateful and Blessed!
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what we are thankful for. I am thankful for everything I have experienced as it is helping shape me into the person I am becoming. This pandemic has taken a toll on everyone and we’re dealing with it some type of way. How is your mental? It is okay to take a...
-
Chapter 43
Started off my birthday this year physically returning to work, speaking daily affirmations at the beginning of each day, health and growth. I ran into a situation where I would have responded and reacted negatively but I didn’t. I am so proud of myself for that! #chapter43 #workinprogress…
more -
Your Mental Health Heath Matters!!
Today is World Mental Health Day! I wanted to speak about how it affects us and what we can do about it. We are all dealing with some type of Mental Health Illness. I suffer from depression, anxiety, panic attacks disorder and PTSD. It has consumed my life several times but I reached out for…
more -
Feeling relieved
The last few years have been difficult in regards to my daughter being diagnosed with ADHD, ODD, PTSD and depressive disorder. Regardless of all the treatment plans in place, we still ended up back at square one. The struggle of finding a doctor to understand my concerns and offer options of...
-
First Day of School in our New Norm
It's been a struggle trying to get back into this new norm of work and school for myself and my children. Working on a consist morning routine schedule while trying to adapt to classes virtual. It's different but we have to learn how to adapt to it. Still working on a healthier version of myself...
-
What do you do when you need to take a break?
These last few weeks have been an eye opener for me. Working on my journey of becoming a better version of myself. I realize that somethings will not be a part of that journey or I have to make some sacrifices. Still dealing with many emotions of returning back to work and my kids returning to...
-
Celebrating the small accomplishments in life!
On this journey I have learned to celebrate the small accomplishments because it's a step closer to where I'm trying to go. A step closer to the person I'm aiming to become. Take a moment to celebrate yourself and where you're going in this journey. Keep going, I am PROUD of you!!!...
-
Health is Wealth!!
Being healthy is not easy especially when suffering from other health issues. My struggle has been my weight because I suffer from hypothyroidism. I’ve been neglecting my health for years making sure everyone else is good. How can I be here for my kids when I’m not taking care of myself? Dealing...
-
MIA
So yes I’ve been MIA for a min but for good reasons. Everything going on took a huge toll on me and I needed to get myself back right! We all can relate because we’re experiencing it right now. Facing challenges with homeschooling but learning to adjust so it can work. Fear taking over but I’m…
more -
Adjusting...
It’s a struggle adjusting to this new norm of homeschooling and social distancing. We’re used to being on the go and just being home is giving everyone cabin fever 🤒. Note to self this is only temporary!
-
Coronavirus and quarantine 😩🙏🏾
So I did something different and included my kids in this podcast. I did it because this pandemic affects them too. Schools shut down and turned to Elearning for the remainder of the month. I asked them how they are enjoying being under quarantine and their future plans. I think they enjoyed…
more -
Can you Co-parent?
I think Co-parenting is a wonderful thing when the focus is on the child. Being on the same page, setting boundaries and respecting each other is important. Co-parenting cannot work if boundaries are constantly crossed. I’ve tried to co-parent several times and it was unsuccessful. At this moment...
-
My 2020 Vision
I hope everyone’s year is starting off good! Welcome back for season 2! Still shaking off this holiday depression and struggling to find answers to explain my son’s photophobia. Back to the drawing board for that one. Still working on coping and understanding my other kids issues. 2020 is a year…
more -
Happy New Year!!
It’s New Year’s Eve and I’m ready for new opportunities and beginnings. Still kinda in a funk from Christmas but I’m just ready to get through this and get back on track to this upcoming year.
-
Blessings and father figures
Blessings can come in many different forms. Not necessarily financial but being able to help others in need by lending an ear or shoulder can be that. Providing a meal or other resources can be that as well. I am blessed for many different reasons and I hope that I have blessed those I’ve closed...
-
Searching for answers.
I’ve been actively searching for answers on ways to help my kids. Photophobia is new to me and I need to understand it and why it’s affecting my oldest twin boy. OCD is something I’m learning how manage with my 2nd son. Trying to teach my oldest twin girl what suffering consequences look like....
-
Some progress... baby steps
It’s challenging when you have kids that have special needs but what about a child that has an issue that can’t be explained? I feel hopeless at times because I don’t know how to help them. Me being the mother that I am, I stay persistent on getting the help they need. I also have to remember to...
-
Happy Thanksgiving! What are you thankful for??
I talk about thanksgiving in my household with myself and my kids and how I feel about holidays. Holidays = depression for me. I am thankful for the people that have came into my life and the lessons learned.
-
Feeling stuck!!
The worse feeling to have is being ignored when you try to get help for your child. It’s like I can feel like I’m taking two steps forward but in actuality I’m taking 4 steps back to square one. I feel lost and unsure of what to do next. Ugh
-
Back to School!
It’s the first day of school for me and my kids. Trying to find balance of working 2 jobs and raising 6 kids as a single parent. School, work, church, and what ever extracurricular activities my kids want to do. Who can relate?
-
Lost and found
I lost myself and what I stood for when entering my last relationship. I compromised so much to make him happy and lost myself. Having to deal with the different types of abuse broke me but something told me this isn't the end. Finally deciding I want more and that this isn't where I'm suppose to...
-
Don't doubt yourself, keep pushing!
I've always doubted myself when making decisions and felt like I didn't know where I belong or what I wanted to do. I talk about the obstacles I face while getting me where I am at now. Everything is a process and instead of giving up I was determined to keep pushing. I finally learn to stop...
-
Support systems are essential in life
I talk about how support systems affect my life and go into detail regarding the challenges I've faced with mental illness.
-
My 1st Podcast
This is my first podcast giving an introduction about me and what I want to share with this podcast.
About this show
Giving insight into my trials and tribulations of being a single mother while stepping into a new career as an educator. Hoping to reach others by sharing my story and helping others focus on how they can become a better version of themselves. We’re all a work in progress.
Hosted by
Sharon Nicole