“Sometimes the breakdown is really the breakthrough in disguise. Between the broken ankle, the job loss, and the late-night tears, I realized I was being rerouted, not rejected. This chapter is about choosing growth over grief, learning to rise when life ‘life’s,’ and remembering that yesterday’s price is not today’s price.”
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Maybe I Needed This Break
Maybe I wasn’t falling off. Maybe I was falling back into myself.
This break taught me that rest is not weakness—it’s wisdom.
I didn’t need to push through. I needed to pause.
And now, I return softer, clearer, and more rooted than before.
🌱 Have you given yourself permission to slow down lately?
Drop a 🌸 if this resonates or share this with someone who needs the reminder.
Learning Out Loud: My Unfiltered Thoughts on Motherhood
I haven’t written much about being a mother. Not because I didn’t want to—but because I was scared of being judged. This post is my way of letting you in. Of learning, loving, and healing—out loud.
The Quiet Strength of Starting Over
“This is just one hump, one hurdle. But I’ve come too far to let the weight of negative thoughts hold me down.” The Breakdown (Literally & Mentally) My car’s been out of commission for a while now. And honestly, I’m frustrated—not just at the situation, but at myself. I ignored the small repairs when theyContinue reading “The Quiet Strength of Starting Over”
Welcome to My Fresh Start
Hi there! My name is Divanskye, and I’m a 38-year-old mom navigating life with my incredible 12-year-old son. By day (or rather, night), I’m an overnight pharmacy technician at a hospital, and by heart, I’m a single mom embracing the journey of starting over. Right now, home is a lively multigenerational space that I shareContinue reading “Welcome to My Fresh Start”
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