The Journal
Slow essays for women building a life on purpose.
New writing every week on faith, family, and the quiet work of building an online business you're proud of.
Online Income · 8 min read
I Didn't Want a Side Hustle. I Wanted to Be There.
Moving to Brisbane left me in survival mode — one job, government benefits, and a little boy who only ever saw me in the hour before daycare. This is the story of why I stopped looking for another side hustle and started looking for a different way entirely.
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Faith & Restoration · 7 min
What the Story of Hagar Teaches Us About Being Seen by God
Hagar was overlooked, mistreated, and left alone in the wilderness — and yet she became the first person in Scripture to give God a name. Here's what her story has to say to the woman who feels forgotten.
Motherhood · 7 min
The Survival Budget: What to Pay First When Money Is Tight
When there isn't enough to cover everything, panic makes every bill feel equally urgent. Here's the actual order to pay things in — and what can safely wait.
Motherhood · 9 min
Budgeting on One Income as a Single Mum: A Practical, Faith-Anchored System
A practical, step-by-step guide to budgeting on one income as a single mum — real strategies for protecting your home, your kids, and your peace, one pay cycle at a time.
Motherhood · 8 min
Should I Include the Father on the Birth Certificate? A Single Mum's Guide
Facing the birth certificate decision alone? Here's what including or leaving off the father actually means, the questions to ask yourself, and where to get free legal advice before you decide.
Faith & Restoration · 8 min
My Story: How I Learned to Rise
The unedited version — the years I disappeared, the small business that quietly rebuilt me, and the faith that carried me through.
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