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I Said I Had No Regrets After My Divorce. I Lied.

October 10, 2026momonthegoinholytoledo

Content note: This post discusses divorce, financial abuse, emotional distress, and the challenges of single parenting.

For a long time, if someone asked me whether I had any regrets after my divorce, I would say no.

No regrets.

I survived. I kept my house. I kept my kids. I figured out how to pay the bills, work multiple jobs, and keep a household running while raising three children.

I’m also going to graduate school, working toward a future in mental health counseling. I’m trying to build a career, invest in my future, and create a life that looks different from the one I had before. All while parenting three children who are no longer little kids, but teenagers and young adults who are still learning how to navigate the world.

But recently, I’ve realized there is one thing I deeply regret.

Awesome Ways To Start Saving More Money As A Household in 2025

January 5, 2025momonthegoinholytoledo

Are you looking for ways to start saving more money as a household? In that case, you’ve found the proper site! In this blog post, we will discuss some awesome tips that will help you get started. We will cover everything from cutting back on expenses to making wise investment choices. So whether you are just getting started or you are looking for new ways to save, read on for some great advice!

My Life: Single Mom/Sole Parent

January 26, 2024momonthegoinholytoledo

As the saying goes, no one wins in divorce, but at least you get every other weekend off, or do you? In my case, I do not and I’m sure I am not alone. Being the sole parent is sadly a role many parents have taken on. Raising three teenagers solely on my own can be draining at times but it is also humbling, hilarious, rewarding, challenging, and dare I say, awesome! Yes, I just said awesome…bear with me…

Can We Please Talk About Mindset?

October 6, 2023October 7, 2023momonthegoinholytoledo

What is mindset? Mindset is the established set of attitudes set by a person. More importantly, what is a growth mindset? A way of viewing challenges and setbacks in life as an opportunity to learn and grow through resilience and gratitude. Having a growth mindset is hard! I’ll be the first to admit that I struggled to see any gratitude or benefit from the resilience I had experienced in the years prior to and during my divorce.

Other People’s Assumptions, Opinions, and Narratives on My Life

July 24, 2023July 25, 2023momonthegoinholytoledo

On the next episode of, Your Man Divorced You And Left You To Raise Three Kids, Care For His Aging Dog, Pay All The Bills And Run The Overall Household On Your Own…it just rolls right off the tongue, lol! So the title is a bit lengthy and humorous. I can honestly say that if it wasn’t for my sense of humor and recognizing the humor in the many scenarios that have occurred over the course of the past 2-½ years I’m not certain I would have survived. I am beyond thankful for the fact that God has given us a sense of humor.

How to Fight the Signs of Aging for Busy Moms

July 17, 2023momonthegoinholytoledo

Being a busy mom can quickly push self-care to the back burner. Who has time for a lengthy skincare routine anyway? It can be hard to figure out the best products to use, not to mention the routine you should practice. However, it’s important that you find the time to adequately care for yourself and your skin each and every day. Taking good care of yourself doesn’t have to take up a lot of time, nor does it have to be expensive. Follow these tips to combat aging and make it seem like you haven’t been sleep-deprived since you gave birth!

Divorce Party or Housewarming Party?

June 12, 2023June 13, 2023momonthegoinholytoledo

Married 4 months shy of 20 years? Ex-spouse’s name has officially been removed from the title of the house? Pizza cutter, ice cream scoop, knives, pots & pans literally falling apart? Sole parent of three teenagers? Yes, yes, and yes! Thus, I am finally the sole owner of my home after going through the past 3 crazy years. The dilemma now becomes, divorce party or housewarming party?

Same as it ever was NOTHING is the Same

February 16, 2023February 16, 2023momonthegoinholytoledo

Where do you see yourself in two years? If I was asked that question two years ago I could have never imagined I’d be where I am today or be the person that I am today. I was in my 18th year of marriage and a stay-at-home mom for 16 years who had established a satisfying routine and rhythm to life. Then in the course of a few months, everything changed. I found myself living through three life-altering events simultaneously, financial trauma, divorce, and a new job working full-time outside of the home all while raising 3 kids and running a household. I suddenly didn’t recognize my life, I felt like I’d been tossed into a relay race mid-race with no instructions during a category 4 hurricane while eating ghost peppers. To say I was outside of my comfort zone was definitely an understatement. In order to find my way I needed to take back control, be open to change, and remind myself that life is meant to be enjoyed.

I never got to say goodbye

November 6, 2022November 6, 2022momonthegoinholytoledo

Why so sad? This is a question I asked myself as I scrolled through emails. Emails about the upcoming Santa Shop, fundraisers, and blogging opportunities. All emails that I now have to reply, “thank you for the opportunity, I have to respectfully decline…”. I will be having a great day and then I’ll come across an email and I’ll find myself tearing up. I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s because I never got to say goodbye to my old self, my old life, I never received closure or a transition period, I was just thrown into this new, busy, often overwhelming and a bit chaotic at times life. I didn’t ask for this…

Tips for Helping You Unclog a Sink Like a Pro

August 23, 2022momonthegoinholytoledo

Nothing ruins a day quite like a clogged sink. Water backs up, won’t go down, and you’re dealing with a big mess before you know it. While calling a professional plumber is always an option, sometimes you can fix the problem yourself.

You can unclog that sink with a little elbow grease and the right techniques to get things flowing again. These are some tips for helping you unclog a sink like a pro.