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Why I’m Surviving (Barely) and Thriving: A Single Mom’s Guide to Going Back to School

Hello, fellow hustlers! I get it—life as a single mom is a full-time job in itself. Add in the stress of going back to school, and it feels like someone handed you a mountain to climb while juggling a few flaming torches. But here I am, juggling it all (kind of) and pushing through the chaos. And guess what? You can too. Let me share a little bit about my journey and how I'm somehow managing to balance the never-ending school assignments, kids' soccer practices, and my personal need for at least five minutes of peace. 1. School + Kids = Chaos (But Manageable Chaos) First off, I had so many moments where I questioned if I was doing the right thing by going back to school. My brain is already full of “What’s for dinner?” “Did I pay the electric bill?” “Are the kids doing their homework?”—throw in assignments, deadlines, and lectures, and I was wondering if I’d lose my mind. But then I realized: school isn’t just for me, it’s for them too. By showing my kids that learning...