Welcome to Single Mama’s Solace

• Hello and Welcome!

  I am so glad you’ve found your way to my corner of the internet. My name is Hayley, and I am a proud single mama navigating the beautiful yet challenging journey of motherhood with faith in Jesus as my guiding light. This blog is not just a space for sharing my experiences; it’s a ministry dedicated to uplifting and supporting fellow single mamas through the power of God’s love and grace.

My Journey Begins

As a single mama, I know everyone has a different start in how we all got to this place in life. Some like to call it a failure or a mistake... but I am a true believer that we all are where we are suppose to be and God uses everything for His good and His purpose... even if it isn't the exact way I wanted things.

My story started out as unmarried 20 year old, I barely mad ends meat and I had no idea what I should do. I was completely alone. I had support of my family, but my son's father was gone from the start. I made $8.50/hr in 2009. How was I suppose to bring in a baby into this world. I somehow have made it with Jesus's guiding light. 

Here I am 3 kids and one on the way later, and I am still pushing forward as a single mama. Life isn't always as it you had planned. I left an abusive marriage. I have been through hell and back. I don't tell you these things to get pity. I just want to share my story to hopefully help you overcome some of the struggles easier than I did. There wasn't a guide for me, so I just have learned over the years. 

As a single mama, I often find myself facing unique challenges - from juggling work and parenting to navigating time for myself and regulating my own emotional ups and downs; as well as always being available to help support my children in all the ways that I can. There are days that are so overwhelming and I have questioned my choices and go through all the what ifs in my head. What if I am not enough for them? What if I didn't make enough this month? I could go on and on about all the what ifs that run through my head... I am sure at least one of you can relate to that. I have learned to lean into my faith and put all my what ifs at the feet of Jesus... because all those anxious moments are not from Jesus. They are from the Devil trying to bring me down. When I turn it all over to Jesus, somehow he just fills in all the places and holes that I can't fill. He just completes all my brokenness and somehow just makes it all work. 

In Isaiah 41:10 it says, "Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." I am reminded that I am never alone! I may not have a human partner, but I have a God that helps me navigate and fill in all the holes to make me whole and a better mama. God is with me every step of this journey with me.