After much thought, I’ve decided to rebrand this blog. As I’ve mentioned in a couple of posts, my writing has taken a completely unexpected direction, and it’s one that feels true to who I am. I know many of you refer to me as “Grateful Single Mom”…or “GSM”…and I’m still all of these things, particularly the Grateful piece.
I’m grateful to all of you who have connected with me, supported and encouraged me, occasionally empathized and always lifted me up. Truly you have given me the courage to flourish. I want to sincerely thank all of you.
I am still a Grateful Single Mom. But I’m so much more.
As I started writing, I shared stories of courage, strength, and overcoming obstacles. I wrote about struggles and challenges, trials and conflicts. And I’ve barely begun to touch on all I have to say.
As I wrote, I realized that I have gone from a life where I was just getting by, to one that is more than I’ve ever dreamed of. And now I can see how much further I can go. The possibilities are endless.
I have gone from surviving, living day to day, to thriving, and living a life I never thought could be mine.
There have been times that the words of my posts have flowed so freely that reviewing them afterward felt like I was reading something written by someone else. The stories were mine; the thoughts and ideas belonged to me. But how they were put together was not how I thought I’d be writing.
Shortly after I had one of these moments I thought, “what if I wrote a book?” I had always wanted to write a book; I’d even started a couple that fizzled out. Nothing I wrote felt authentic. It all felt like I was trying to write what people expected.
But here, with this blog, I found my voice.
What if I wrote a book with the same voice I’ve found for my blog? What if I wrote about some of the ways I’ve been able to change my life? What if I shared my personal stories, and perhaps even stories from others who have struggled?
And so I started to write. For the first time ever, as I was writing the words I wrote came easily to me. They were completely true to me, and who I want to be. They were emphatic and heartfelt. They were impassioned and insightful.
I won’t minimize how much work it was, because as much as I loved every single moment I spent writing, it has been work. I have put much of my life on hold to get this finished. I needed to complete this before time allowed fear and self-doubt to creep in. There is still work to be done, but the end is in sight. It will be published on or before 5/1/2018.
It may be imperfect, as am I, but it is sincere and authentic. I am extremely proud of what I’m about to put out into the world.
And so I’m rebranding my blog to align with the book title I have selected. It reflects who I am, where I’m going, and what I’ve found myself writing about here. Grateful Single Moms has become:
Thriving Not Surviving: Bravely Pursue a Life That Will Blow Your Mind.
That is wonderful! Congratulations! And I love the title – great job!
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Thank you! I’m excited (and nervous but I’m pretending I’m not lol). 😁
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YES!!!! Oh, YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can’t wait to read it.
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❤️ thanks so much! I’ll post again when it’s available!
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This is an appropriate and very welcomed rebranding! 🙂 Keep thriving, Dee!
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❤️ thanks so much. I honestly appreciate your support!
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I am a new follower to your blog. Good luck with the book! I look forward to reading it, are you publishing it on kindle? xo
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Thanks for joining me! I look forward to getting to know you. 😊 I will be publishing it on Amazon si it will be available for Kindle. I’ll post here once it’s available!
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Love it!
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Thank you! 😁
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How Awesome!! I am so proud of and happy for you!! Hugs!! ☺💜
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😁 thanks Walt! I sincerely appreciate that you’ve come into my life! ❤️
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Oh my! You just made my day! ☺❤☺💜
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Aww ((hug)). As you have made mine many times in the short time I’ve known you!
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☺ Thank you ☺
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Congrats.. The title is so appropriate.
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Thank you! ❤️
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I can’t wait for it to be out!!!!
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❤️ aww thanks!
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Oh Dee, I am so happy for you! The rebranding is perfect. I love it. 💕
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❤️ thank you! It feels right.
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That’s absolutely great news!!🎉
I know I stumbled across you and your blog very recently, but that isn’t going to stop me from reading your book in anyway! Your posts are so relatable and inspiring and that’s what makes me love them. I wish you all the very best, and I can’t wait for your so wonderful book to come out!!
Have an Awesome day!
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❤️ thanks so much! I’m glad we found each other! Thanks so much for the support. It honestly means a lot!
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❤😙
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Reblogged this on Women Who Think Too Much by Jeanne Marie.
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That sounds great! 😊🌻
Writing has its own way of flowing. It’s an amazing process to share n tell stories or keep your point of view.
All the very best on your new blog and the book that you are writing. 😊
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Thanks so much! I truly appreciate the support!
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I’m amazed at single moms and how you balance life and various responsibilities. I respect each of you and some day you’ll see even more of the fruits of your labor.
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Thank you! It hasn’t been easy but it’s always worth it!
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What a beautiful post. I love the caption Thriving not surviving that says everything in one slogan!
Well done. It’s always fab to hear women pulling themselves up and building!
I wish you every success with your book! 🔥💛
X
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Thank you! The book is available on Amazon today. It’s quite an amazing feeling reaching that goal!
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Oh wow congratulations- so you’re ahead of schedule I thought first week in May. Xx
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I did publish ahead of schedule. It was actually available for preorder on Tuesday. I scheduled a book launch party for today that put enough pressure on me to get it done! 😁
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Oh wow! Excellent you fulfilled your dream! Must feel amazing! CONGRATULATIONS! 👌🏾
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🎉🥂
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I’m so happy for you! Many congratulations! Big love, Xx
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Thanks so much! ❤️
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Awesome! From single mom to single mom I really enjoyed this. Let’s collab on something!
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That would be awesome! I would love to collaborate on a project! 😁
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Dee, this is awesome. I’m following!! We single moms need to support one another!
Libby
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Absolutely!! 😁 I’m glad you’re joining me!
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Love this and your message. ❤
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Thank you! ❤️ This has been an amazing journey! 😊
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