Sonrise & Soulwork

Happy Day Gods & Goddesses 😊

My name is Shay, and I created Sonrise & Soulwork as a place to share my journey through motherhood, healing, faith, and personal growth.

Like many women, I envisioned a certain path for my life. I believed that if I planned carefully, worked hard, and prepared for motherhood, everything would fall into place. Instead, life handed me a story I never expected.

I became a single mother before my son was even born. What should have been one of the happiest seasons of my life quickly became one of the most challenging. I faced heartbreak, uncertainty, and the overwhelming responsibility of raising a child on my own. Along the way, I experienced postpartum depression, navigated major life transitions, moved across the country, grieved the loss of my father, and learned how to advocate for my son after his ADHD diagnosis.

There were moments when I felt lost. Moments when I questioned my strength. Moments when I wondered if I would ever find solid ground again.

But there were also moments of grace.

Moments when I discovered resilience I didn’t know I possessed. Moments when faith carried me through circumstances that seemed impossible. Moments when I learned that healing isn’t about becoming who you used to be—it’s about becoming who you’re meant to be.

Sonrise & Soulwork was born from those moments.

This is a space for honest conversations about single motherhood, grief, mental health, parenting, faith, personal growth, and rebuilding your life when it doesn’t go according to plan. More importantly, this is a judgment-free zone. Life is complicated, and every person’s journey looks different. Here, there is no shame in struggle, no criticism for surviving, and no expectation of perfection.

Whether you’re navigating heartbreak, loss, motherhood, mental health challenges, unexpected life changes, or simply searching for hope in a difficult season, you are welcome here. This is a place where real stories are shared, lessons are learned, tears are honored, victories are celebrated, and healing is embraced one step at a time.

My hope is that when you visit this space, you feel seen, understood, encouraged, and reminded that you are never alone. Even after the longest nights, the sun still rises. And sometimes, the work of the soul begins right there—with a new day, a fresh start, and the courage to keep going.

Thank you for being here and for allowing me to share this journey with you.

With love and hope,

Shay
Founder, Sonrise & Soulwork