“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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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”
