Author: The Relentless Motherhood

• You’re not falling behind

  you’re just building while dragging the whole damn house… You are not behind. You are not failing. You are not lazy. You are doing the absolute most with what you’ve got — and let’s be real, what you’ve got is probably half a tank of gas, a to-do list longer than a CVS receipt, and…

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• How to Break Down Your Paycheck Like a Boss mama (and Not Lose Your Mind)

  Let’s be real for a second… When you’re a single, working mom getting paid twice a month, your paycheck is basically on life support the second it hits your account. Between daycare, gas, Target runs, and whatever random fee your kid’s school just sent home in a crumpled folder — it’s giving overwhelmed. But we’re…

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• “d” bag in pdx

  Let me tell you about “D.” Ladies of PDX: If this guy sounds familiar or you happen to find someone who looks or sounds like any of this – do yourself a favor, and stay away. But also, tell him I said therapy on Saturdays at 11am isnt working for him – perhaps a lobotomy…

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• you don’t have to match their tantrum.

  Reminder: Their meltdown does not require your breakdown. Listen. Your child is having a moment, not a personal vendetta. Even if it feels like they woke up today with the sole mission to embarrass you in public. You don’t need to scream back. You don’t need to justify yourself to strangers. You don’t even need…

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• Money & Mortgage mommy

  A financial literacy crash course for the homeowning single mama. I am very proud (and terrified) to say, that I officially occupy a space in the “I am a single, full time mom – who bought their house.” I don’t know why we put such an emphasis on this and why we are all killing…

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• $ crash course pt.1

  In financial literacy / budgeting for the single mama RENTERS out there… I’m going to need you to budget like you’re the CFO of Chaos : Girl, you know that feeling when payday hits and 48 hours later you’re like “Where’d it all go?” Yeah. Time to treat that paycheck like a shady ex—track it,…

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• its me, jt

  I’m the woman behind this, whatever this is. A Bay Area girl turned New Orleans transplant, turned Portland mama on a mission. My story is rooted in love, change, heartbreak, growth, and resilience. I started this blog to share my journey—not just as a single mother raising a toddler boy—but as a woman building a…

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• Dating in portland? ew.

  Let’s talk about the tragic comedy that is dating in Portland, Oregon… while being a full-time single mom in her 30s… who still doesn’t fully understand how to swipe on Hinge without accidentally matching with a guy who looks like he vapes essential oils and wears toe shoes to pick up his organic kale from…

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• The Origin Story (but less g.o.t. & more or less basic)

  In the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or partners, establishing a genuine rapport paves the way for collaborative success.

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