Hey mama. Grab your favorite mug, take a deep breath, and settle in—because if you’re reading this, you’re probably in the middle of a chapter you never planned to write. Maybe you’re fresh from a divorce, or maybe you’ve finally broken free from a toxic relationship. Either way, let me say this loud and clear: You are not defeated.

I know how heavy those early mornings can feel. The house is quiet (or maybe it’s not!), and your mind races with what-ifs, worries, and the million things you need to do just to keep life moving. I’ve been there—staring at the ceiling, wondering if I could really do this on my own. Wondering if I’d ever feel like myself again.

But here’s what I learned, one coffee-fueled morning at a time: Starting over isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about taking one brave, sometimes messy, step forward. It’s about choosing yourself, even when it feels scary. It’s about believing that your story isn’t over—it’s just getting a fresh, fierce rewrite.

You Are Not Alone

First, let’s get one thing straight: You are not alone in this. There are so many of us who have walked through heartbreak, confusion, and the wild ride of rebuilding. We’ve had days where we felt unstoppable, and days where we barely made it out of bed. Both are normal. Both are okay.

If you’re feeling lost, overwhelmed, or just plain exhausted, that doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re human—and you’re healing.

Permission to Start Small

You don’t have to overhaul your life overnight. In fact, the best transformations start with tiny, doable changes. Maybe today, it’s just making your bed or taking a shower. Maybe it’s reaching out to a friend, or writing down one thing you’re grateful for. Give yourself permission to start small, and celebrate every little win.

Rebuilding with Confidence

Confidence doesn’t magically appear the moment you sign divorce papers or walk away from a bad situation. It grows, little by little, as you prove to yourself that you can handle hard things. Every day you show up, every time you choose yourself, your confidence gets a little stronger.

And yes, there will be setbacks. There will be days when you wonder if you’re making any progress at all. But trust me—those baby steps add up.

Your Fresh Start, Your Way

This blog is here to walk with you through the mess and the magic of starting over. We’ll talk about building your dream business, finding your confidence again, wrangling mom life, and creating routines that actually work (even when the kids are home and chaos reigns).

You don’t have to do it perfectly. You just have to keep going.

So here’s to you, mama—divorced, not defeated. You’re braver than you think, stronger than you know, and your fresh start begins right here, right now. Let’s do this together, one cup of coffee and one new morning at a time.

With love and solidarity,
Jinnell