If you are reading this, that means I have finally decided to take the plunge and start my blog (hooray!).
This blog has literally been over 5 years in the making. The idea came to me at my most vulnerable point in life, when I suddenly became a single mother at 6 months pregnant. We’ll get to my story later, but I just want to take a moment to thank my family, friends, random internet buddies, old mates from Uni, High School and life who have supported me through this journey. Even if it’s just been a simple DM or a like on a post. It has meant more to me than I could ever describe.
I have always loved creative writing, literally since I could write. I love journalling (which I have an off/on relationship with now) and creating random stories, poems, and songs. I enjoyed my English classes in high school and continued writing through my toughest of times (I have many blog posts ready to go in my notes lol). So, the fact that I finally have made the step to put my writing out there is huge for me. Literally just even putting myself out there is huge for me. I have built my entire identity on being the “shy girl” – afraid to be seen and heard, the girl who is so comfortable with blending into the background. But at the same time, I have so much I have to say.
Be ready to see a completely new side of Sunali, writing is where I feel most confident, and this is my damn blog so I am going to be as unapologetic as I can possibly be.
What to expect?
- My story – the unfiltered, unhinged, raw version of the fucked-up shit I went through to get to where I am today (maybe not too unhinged so nobody sues me)
- Tips and advice on surviving certain situations as a single mother. I’m going to be cautious with the tips and advice aspect of the blog because I’m still learning and surviving. I’m nowhere near where I want to be, nor am I going to claim I am. So, the only advice you will get from me are things that I have successfully overcome.
- Parenting as a single mother – things like budgeting, meal prep, resources available to us in Australia and systems that worked for me.
- Heavy topics – like various forms of abuse, domestic violence, homelessness as a single parent, mental health and religion and cultural influences on single motherhood. I will get into this in depth because it has been my reality. I will always provide you with a disclaimer and a trigger warning beforehand and support you entirely if it brings up any emotions for you.
If you have made it this far into the post…
thank you, I love you, and I am so glad you’re here.
Love,
Sunali xx