The Good. The Bad. The Future!
Welcome to our family blog, The Rawls’ Family Experience... The Good: In our family blog, my hope is to share with you our family success stories, real life experiences, and daily challenges. Raising Teenagers in 2020 is rewarding and at the same time a straight up nightmare. Each blog, I will share with you the good, the bad, and our hopes for the future. The Bad and How I became a single parent: After a decade of marriage, I became a single parent. Becoming a single parent was not apart of my “plan”. I had to make the choice to accept the role as a parent, and then accept the role as a SINGLE Parent. After two years of acting in the role, I finally accepted the position... You may ask, “Why did it take me so long to accept the role?” Well, it was a process. First, I had to change my mindset. Accepting the role as a single parent was very difficult for me. The role of a single parent is totally different from accepting the role as a parent. I never imagined growing up that I would raise three children by myself and I did not want to take on the challenge... I finally reached a place where I accepted reality of what was actually taking place in my life. Eventually, I took ownership of the role as a single parent. I had to get past the negative images of what society has said about single parents and perceived thoughts that I had generated in my own mind. Moving forward and walking in my ability. Deciding that I would accept this role and create the best life for each of my children while seeking Godly wisdom, understanding, and knowledge. Understanding that “no one owes you anything” helped me accept the role as a single parent. Walking in the authority of who you are, using the ability to work with what you have creates a move forward in this new role. This can be difficult to accept because as we know, it takes two people to conceive a child. When making this decision, a friend once asked me this question: Would you rather your child (ren) have one parent or “no” parent to raise them into Confident, Courageous, and Committed children that are God-fearing, model individuals for the world to see??? The Future Daily and forever more my actions and decisions always lead to planting seeds of good judgement, wisdom, kindness, and LOVE that will lead, direct, and guide my children all the days of their life.... Again, thank you fo listening to my heart, hope you join me for our next blog where I will begin to share about addressing “Fears & Raising Teenagers”. Before you go! Repeat this Confession: “I looked past the hurt and disappointment and accepted the Role of being a single parent.” Say this prayer: Lord, I thank you for allowing me to be a parent. Thank you for trusting me with this ability to raise this child(ren). Lord, I ask for your wisdom, knowledge, power and understanding as I walk in this role daily. Send Godly- counsel in my path that I may gain new insight on how to be the best parent for my child(ren). Fill me with your strength and faith to do as you say. Amen. Like, Comment, & Share! #RawlsFamilyExperience #thegoodtheBadtheFuture #RaisingTeenagers #TBT #DURMMom #BullCityMom #blackMomsBlog #TeensAndShopping #MeAndMy3 #SingleMomLife #MomBlog #momblogger #momboss #FamilyVibes #FamilyTime #Vlog #Vlogger #FamilyBlog #BlackMoms #momlifestyle #RDUMom #momsbelike #MomLife #parenthood #thatmomlife #discoverunder10k #motherhoodunited #momsofinstagram #influencerlifestyle #momsofIG #IGMom #discoverunder20k #discoverunder50k #discoverunder100k
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Sophie Carr
12/1/2020 07:52:38 am
This was a great read!! Thanks for your transparency! I look forward to reading more! ❤❤
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Miranda Cox Haskins
12/1/2020 07:58:05 am
Looking past the hurt and disappointment and then accepting the role as a single parent....WOW! Loved every bit of this! I can't wait to read more! 💕
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Sherrie Newkirk
12/1/2020 09:38:27 am
Amazing niecy, I am so proud of you, but more importantly, you are proud of yourself. You have done an awesome job as a Mom+.
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Shamika Burwell
12/1/2020 08:05:27 am
I absolutely loved this entry from the beginning to the end. What an amazing testimony! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Thank you for being so transparent! 💗
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Tonee Grant
12/1/2020 08:57:55 am
What an awesome testimony! I love your transparency and I know your story will touch so many Mothers. I love the affirmation and scripture you shared and I can’t wait for the next one...You have done an outstanding job raising your children. 💜
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Ava Jackson
12/1/2020 11:59:30 am
As a mom of a 4 year old I am challenged at times. Knowing the strength it takes to lead and guide my son in a healthy way doesn’t come easy. Reading about your journey and experiences always help me. I love this! I look forward to your next entry 💕
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Rosa Gilchrist Oates
12/1/2020 12:21:42 pm
Beautiful piece. So proud of you and your Journey with your 3 precious Jewels.
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