Keeping a clean house in general is hard especially if you work like you say you do. I've seen people in here with no kids and they work and have a messy place, sometimes you just can't do it all and that's ok. Hope you feel better soon being sick and cleaning sucks cause all you want to do is lay down and sleep.
@crystalcollin-g6g.. girl listen to yourself…she said the kids are messy..if she does one chore a day..it wont😢 take long for it to get messy again! And she’ll end up doing double work! 😒…!! Making it harder for herself! Stick with your day job… forger giving advice!
@@Queen_Dri I have a list of herbs, oils, and supplements for health improvements. I am not sure how to contact you. I don't have social media but I have messenger.
@@Queen_Dri You can only do so much. You're burning the candle at both ends. Take their devices away from them. It will change their attitude right quick. If I was closer to you. I would help you.
I buy those faithfully and I only have my 13 year old daughter at home, the older kids visit and eat but no dishes to wash. And I have a nice set of dishes 😂but I rather paper & plastic better
Baby, my heart goes out to you. I was a single parent of one. I didn't have mine until I was 34. Let me give you some advice - stop cleaning up ALONE. You need to make cleaning up a FAMILY thing. Every day for a specific amount of time you AND your kids clean up. They need to be taught how to clean and given consequences when they don't...like no video games or cell phone. Every day you come home, have one kid sweep, two kids wash dishes, one kid takes out trash, one kid cleans bathroom, etc. You supervise. Go from room to room making sure they do it right. Teamwork makes the dream work is what I did with my daughter. Once everything is cleaned EVERY day for a week - reward them with their favorite candy or bake some cookies. You MUST be consistent. I mean no disrespect, but your children have not been taught to be clean. Their is trash on your floor - that says your children don't even get up to throw away bottles into the garbage. You need to make all of them pick up whatever you see on the floor and throw it away - nevermind who left it. You make them all responsible. One leaves a bottle on the floor - every body pays the price. It will make them accountable to their siblings. If you tell one to wash dishes and he/she doesn't do it. Then no one can play games because sibling didn't wash dishes. It's going to be hard at first but you MUST stick to it to get the desired results. I'm 55 years old now. My daughter is 21, a college graduate with two Bachelor's degrees - one in Finance and the other in Human Resources. Successful children require CONSISTENT structure and discipline. You can do it. Don't get overwhelmed. You teach and supervise DAILY. Be consistent. Be firm. Be loving. You can and WILL succeed. Praying for you and your family. ❤
Growing up I saw my aunt raise her 3 kids by herself, she worked two jobs to support them. Literally one of the strongest women I know ❤ don’t let the naysayers get to you!! People love to judge but, they probably wouldn’t last in your shoes. I think your doing great!!
I understand completely, I was a single mom as well. There were times I was too depressed and tired to clean, but when my sons got older, they had to help out. Giving them chores helps them to learn some responsibility. I'm proud of the fact that you are willing to share your story. Stay strong Sis, it does get better.
You should consider getting a plastic mat to collect the water from the that metal dish rack. Especially since you have roaches. From what I've been told, they like water. So you should refrain from leaving any standing water in or around your sinks. That won't completely eradicate the issue, but it will help.
I am so damn proud of you mama working 10 hour shifts every day and coming from work TO WORK! I wish I could hug you. I had to give up my job for my oldest special needs child and now my youngest have a physical disability. I’m so ready to have my own space and my own car. But like I been so depressed I just lost my father, i got so much on my plate it feels like my mind wants to do a lot but my body cannot move. We will get thru this ! ❤ you are a great mother because you come home tired , overstimulated, need a vacation, a hot shower, time to yourself all those things. And you still keep going. I’m a new subscriber and I like it here! Real and authentic I don’t feel so bad when I can’t physically get myself together most days
Im so glad i found your channel. You motivated me to get up and clean my kitchen at 11pm at night..lol😂..started binge watching and i subbed! I appreciate your honesty and transparency. Theres so many women struggling with mental health and motherhood, its awesome you acknowledge your own struggles and are working towards improving. Im happy to watch your journey and wish you much success!
Hey, new subscriber from Germany here. I just wanted you to let you know that I have nothing but a lot of respect for you! I can only Imagine how tired you must feel sometimes and yet you keep going. You are an amazing Woman! Xx
0:53 I'm glad you're sharing. Parenting is hard, especially caring for 7 kids, with no help. I have one question, Why are the kids not helping to clean? You have older kids and they should be helping. You work all day and you have to come home to a mess like that. Hell no! Take the cell phones, tablets etc away from them. Start with Wifi! If you're paying for their cell phones. Stop it! Until they do what you ask them to do and be consistent , revoke all privileges. It's only fair to you! Good luck, and hang in there!
Greetings from South Carolina. I totally understand. My first time watching. Don't worry about those negative Nancy's. My daughter is also a single mother. You have to do what you have to do to take care of those precious babies. 1 Peter says "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." God will provide comfort, peace, and strength we need to navigate life's changes. Wishing you and your family a Blessed and prosperous New Year 🙏
Girl folks that talk smack are coming from a place of ignorance. There are people that cannot think outside their own lived experience and expect everyone then to have come from a same lived experience. Anyhow I'm proud of you. Having mobility issues + depression working cleaning single mom. Wow. I think you are amazing.
It’s hard juggling a job when you have children, I think you’re doing a great job and are a good mama, I remember my grandma telling me that your kids are only young once and the house work will always be there, men wanna make babies and run from responsibilities you and your children deserve support. Prayers and love ❤️🩹
Good evening, Queen Dri! I just subscribed to your channel yesterday. Thank you for sharing and being transparent. I pray you get the financial support for your children, which you deserve. There is no reason you should struggle by yourself and especially having health issues. I hope things get better for you and your children in every area of your lives. God bless you.❤
I just came upon this channel today and i love how you show the raw because we all go through different struggles and this is amazing to see we are not alone. Wishing you all the blessings mama you deserve all the blessings!!!
Lots of mothers suffer from addiction trying to do I all and present themselves as put together...I love that u are genuine ..honest..and yourself 100 of how it truly is
Hey momma. I’m so glad I came across you. I was raised by a single mom with my little brother. I’m so glad you’re reaching out and building community. I’m here to keep supporting you through watching your videos and cheering you on. Im tired, depressed, and my house is a mess too. I’m glad to know I’m not alone. Thanks for sharing.
You can store your Xmas tree in a garbage bag. That's what I used to do. I lived in low income housing and got food stamps. But I kept my apartment clean. I didn't allow food to be eaten all over the apartment. I took the trash out frequently. I even scrubed the entrance to my apartment because you never knew what was spilled outside. I also had to keep up with the laundry. You know roaches love wet clothes/towels. At this day and time I still had dirty clothes. I used to save ALL my change for the laundromat. It was hard, very hard, but I did it. I have bouts with depression but God brings me through. I can make my bed and pull my back out. Sometimes, I'm careful and sometimes not. But I have to do what's best for my family. I don't have roaches nor rats. But working hard is what a mother has to do when a father doesn't. ❤❤
Hey Queen 👸🏽, just a little tip for saving money and making things easier in the kitchen! Grab a bowl or plastic tub, add some liquid soap and water, and use it to dip your sponge 🧽 in. This way, you’re not wasting soap by squirting it into the sink every time, and it’ll last much longer 💰. I usually wash all the dishes together this way, then rinse them all at once-it’s quicker, more efficient, and way easier. Give it a try and see how you get on! Keep rocking, queen 👑💫.
Thank you for posting this video!! I completely understand - I’m currently going through depression myself and it’s so hard I have to kids as well and i was laid off from work .
Hey Dri, I definitely think you need a cleaning schedule for the kids. Also, when you wash dishes, get a sink stopper, if you don't already have one, and make dish water versus pouring detergent on every few dishes. It'll save you dish detergent. But I love watching your videos. Keep your head up, you are doing a good job. Ignore the hate comments, let them talk. ❤️🙌🏿🙏🏿👏🏿🤎 #Aquarius💋
@Queen_Dri do you have a large pot or Tupperware container? My Mom's sink decided to take a nose dive on Thanksgiving one year. So we used and extra large pot as a "dirty sink" side and used it like you would a sink until the plumber came a few days later.
@@Queen_Dri another suggestion, if I may. Go ahead and jist cut out the backing of those chairs. It'll stop the constant shedding and It'll look like an intentional hollow back dinner chair! And those aren't cheap either! $160/piece!
I’ve come to realise only God can judge us and I was one of those single parents who put myself down all the time and compared myself to others but God does not put you through a storm if he feels if you cannot come through it. You are doing this for a reason and God chose you for a reason also. Thank you for inspiring me that not only me but others go through the same situation, we all need to be there for one another and uplift each other. God bless you sis 🙏🏾
You do you. F the haters! You are a Queen! 👑 I have the same issues with fluid retention. Since 2019 and still can't find a way to control it. Keep your head up. We are strong women! 💪❤
I love your channel and energy. I have a cousin whose house stays like this. I will admit I was judgemental towards her. I wasn't trying to be mean...I just really could not understand how it got that far. Thanks for sharing your perspective. I sincerely pray that your older children have more compassion and appreciation for the strong patient Mother they have been blessed with. I pray your health improves as well❤
I’m disabled so I understand. I had to move back home with my mom because I couldn’t care for myself and my house anymore. I don’t judge because I don’t know what the situation is with people. I would recommend a chore chart for your kids so they’re keeping things neat during the week as you’re working. If you can, get a maid every quarter to do a deep, deep clean and help you that way. Also, I’m an Aquarius too! I can’t wait for the Capricorns to move around so we can have the spotlight lol. ❤❤❤
@ thank you but it’s ok. I wasn’t supposed to see 33, and I’ll be 45 2/12 if God says the same. It’s a miracle that I’m still here and don’t look like what I’ve been through and what I’m going through! So don’t be or feel sorry for me. Just say “Thank you Lord for yet another living breathing showing of your grace and mercy” whenever you see me comment. Which will be often because I subscribed. 😘😘😘
I'm a single mom with heart failure, and I love your channel. I use a robot vacuum, which helps a lot. I pick up the big stuff and then send the robot vacuum out.
The child in the background heckling you as you were speaking, had me cracking up. When you told your age and he said "mom you're old," and saying things like "I do care," I was cracking up. Reminds me of the type of stuff my kids used to say to me.
I don't know how you do it. I have three kids, only one is still at home (he's four like your son) and it's a full time job keeping my house clean. I'm really impressed that you do it on your own. Hope you get the support you deserve! ❤
You're absolutely awesome❤. You're going to win, bc you're strong💪,and a hard worker. And happy New Year!!! May this year be filled with positivity, success, and peace.
Hi QueenDri 🙋🏿♀️❤️ I love you, and I support you. I watch you every time you post something and smash that like button. I love your content, a young mother taking care of her family. You are an inspiration to a lot of young women ❤️👑❤️
I didn’t expect to subscribe to this channel, but wow! You are extremely strong and you remind me so much of my best friend who is an amazing strong hard working single mom!(who also has pain and fluid on her knees) I pray you get everything you deserve ❤❤
If the chairs are still sturdy, perhaps just remove the rattan all together. And maybe a light spray of paint from a spray can would give new life to the table tops and make you feel much better. A great project for an older child and a good skill to develop…a couple of layers of light, even spray is the basis for a great finish. All the very best, you’re doing a great job 😊
Happy New Year 🎉 🎉 🎉 Hey, I came across your channel I admire your persistent. May I suggest putting some of your cookers up on shelves you'll have more counter space and you can declutter. I just did that and its been so much better for me bc I have so much stuff in the kitchen. And if he has other children your "kids father"they can track him through them and get his ss#. And the xmas tree get a big trash bag and slip it in there 😁. I brought a oCedar mop that spins they are so good and easy to use. I use my broom to scrub my floors and then go over it with my cedar mop oh and the bathtub i use my broom to clean that too. Good luck Sweets with all and everything your doing and going through. ❤
Bless your heart my dear. Please don't pay attention to any hateful or rude comments. I pray God will carry you and your children through each and every day. Stay strong and take things one day at a time. Prayers and love to you ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏
Hey. Happy new year! I would try taking the video games for a week and once you start coming home to a clean house, they start getting their stuff back. Its going to be hard,but something has to change mama. U work too hard to come home to a disaster. ❤
I am proud of you in taking steps to improve the situation for you and you children. Life is hard but the fact that you get up everyday and show up for you and your children shows your determination. It will get better. Well done for seeking child support, I hope that makes a positive difference. Keep pushing you will get there. Happy New Year 🥳
If you can mess up you can clean up no judgement but if they don't start at home shows what they going to do at someone else house but very proud of you for getting up and trying 💪🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Sis I’m proud of you I have been where you are and better days are coming!! Jesus got you and your kids! You should make an Amazon wish list that your subscribers can use to support you 🫶🏾. Keep up the fight!
Dri some people may not bring you down but they may have constructive criticism. Dri once you tell them to do something if it’s not done ✅ correct make them re do it or take something they care about away . All men should’ve been on child support. The child support office will track them down. Proud of you for taking action. Happy New Year
I'm a new subscriber. I understand everything ur going through. I pray that this new year b a happy and prosperous New Year do u and ur Family and I will continue to watch and looking forward to more videos. Keep ur head up Sweetheart God got you. 🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️♥️
Im a single mother of three boys 7,5,4 of age. I'm constantly cleaning every day I have to rebuy things that my kids destroyed I also work I know the struggle it's not easy trying to raise them I have given them chores encouraged them to be more clean I try to keep a routine for them it's not easy and it can be depressing with no help you are doing your best so don't let negative people get to you ❤
thanks for sharing your journey here, even though your in pain. you go to work come home and still doing the dishes and cleaning up, kids always love to play the video games, you gain a new subscriber , stay strong and keep pushing , because God will reward you.
Please, feel hugged and kissed. You are an inspiration to many and are just doing what is in your power. You are a strong woman, but please put health first, or even if it means you have to start living as a minimalist from now on.
Girl, I just found your channel and love you already. You have my respect, it's hard being a mom, let alone a single mom. Chase their fathers down and get child support. Remarried or not, he knows he has a child. My house gets messy because of health issues and I understand it's a struggle to stay on top of it. Just keep doing the best you can, that's all any of us can do. love from Canada x
Fairly new subscriber. I understand you. My mom was like this. She worked 2 jobs, single mother to 4. She let depression get the best of her, and got lazy. We were really young and lived in a hoarder house before my grandma took us in and gave my mom a fresh start. Im a stay at home mom of 3 under 4. I keep my house clean, but only because I threw away the majority of our things. The less clutter means less to clean. Our house is larger, so I clean every day a room a day. Like others said previously, the kids should be helping. My 3 and 4 year old are disabled, and non verbal, and they clean the walls, baseboards, their rooms, clean the table after they eat, help sweep, help mop, take their clothes out the dryer and help put dishes away. I let everyone in the house know I'm not the maid or their friend, and a home is a team effort. I say that to say stay firm on your kids, and they'll fall in line with the chores or else take everything away. We don't do electronics in our house. It's coloring books, crafts, going outside, or reading books.
Yeah your set up seems damn good. I wish that I had structure like you do girl. These kids are flat out lazy but it’s a brand new year and I refuse to keep living like that
Hi Dri, I just came across your channel I hope you stay encouraged your video helped me today I am a single mom of 2 I been divorced about 6 years I was married for 11 years. My ex is on child support, but he doesn't pay it he actually quit his job I work two jobs working on getting a 3rd. People may judge that....but times are hard financially ( I have a master's degree but it's expensive out here so that's why I work the way I do) I have some health problems and I am planning to work on that this year taking better care of myself ( as moms we don't always do that) I can definitely relate because I struggle to keep my home clean and I've decided this year that I'm going to just declutter and throw everything away. My kids clean but not the way that they should and it's definitely my fault because when I was married I pretty much kept up with the house and did everything ( it was hard then as well) But, I'm working on making my kids clean as well. I feel guilty and my heart hurts for them because their dad doesn't do for them. I know now that's why I let them get away with not cleaning....But I'm working on that as well. As they are getting older I had to be honest with them and let them know they have to help we are a team/ a family and I need them to help out. Also working through depression and guilt. But I just wanted to tell you to be encouraged like I said this is my second video of yours that I watched and I will continue to watch. You're doing a great job!
Don’t get discouraged! I’ve been waiting for you to upload a video. I completely understand what you’re going through. Out of all the videos I’ve seen I see your major problem is the children not helping around the house. Hopefully, they will stick to the chore list and that will take a burden off of you. However, if they cannot follow that list I would let them know the internet will get turned off. You can’t be rewarded if you cannot help. Basically, the key to your success is boundaries. The children aren’t taking you serious enough to put the effort into helping. Keep praying and I’ll continue to pray for you. Better days are coming! 🥰
I could relate to kids not cleaning. I started taking all my son's games, and assigning work. Bought paper plates and cups since no one wanted to wash dishes. Much improvement. They also probably don't want to hear my mouth too. I know you're tired and I pray things get better for you.
Hello Dri. Happy New Year to you, and your children. Praying always the very best for you Spiritually, Mentally, Physically, Financially. You getting it all done.❤❤❤❤❤
Happy New Year 🎊🎊 Happy Worry Free Wednesday and Blessings 💐❤️💐❤️ sending comforting and healing prayers 🤗🤗 thank you for taking time out to share your story ❤❤ love watching 💕💕 Stacey from Virginia 👋🏽🪷👋🏽🪷
Happy New Year's, I really like your video. I know what your going through, I've been there when my kids was small. Just say what you mean and mean what you say. You have too set boundaries with your kids so they will respect your home, their home and what's in it. Put those games up and make the earn their game time. I think your a great mom and that you love your kids. But they must learn to keep up where they live. Hang in there mama. God bless you and strengthen you. Please keep God's peace with you. Blessings
New Subscriber. When I had to moved by myself it was so stressful I purged 80% of my things! I turned into a minimalist after that! Now I set a timer for 30 mins to 1hr. to clean & the less I have the less I have to clean in my situation been working for me now I don’t have to spend majority of my time cleaning. It was hard keeping a clean home with two autistic kids but now very easy.
Girl that’s what I need to do get rid of a lot of stuff. Most of this junk we don’t use anyway. Thank you for that I’ll do a Declutter video next boo❤️
I really like the realistic way you are. I understand what you’re saying and know how it feels honey do you I really like your videos cause not everyone has a spot clean home. I hope you feel better 😘
Keeping a clean house in general is hard especially if you work like you say you do. I've seen people in here with no kids and they work and have a messy place, sometimes you just can't do it all and that's ok. Hope you feel better soon being sick and cleaning sucks cause all you want to do is lay down and sleep.
Right but I hate living like this. I wasn’t raised this way
If you do just one chore each day you won't have so much to do all at once❤
@crystalcollin-g6g.. girl listen to yourself…she said the kids are messy..if she does one chore a day..it wont😢 take long for it to get messy again! And she’ll end up doing double work! 😒…!! Making it harder for herself! Stick with your day job… forger giving advice!
@@Queen_Dri I have a list of herbs, oils, and supplements for health improvements. I am not sure how to contact you. I don't have social media but I have messenger.
@@Queen_Dri You can only do so much. You're burning the candle at both ends. Take their devices away from them. It will change their attitude right quick. If I was closer to you. I would help you.
I love the realness. I only follow channels that show real life. Thank you mama for pushing through and thriving
Aww thank you ❤️💕
Also try paper plates spoons cups bowls to keep the dishes from piling up
I buy those faithfully and I only have my 13 year old daughter at home, the older kids visit and eat but no dishes to wash. And I have a nice set of dishes 😂but I rather paper & plastic better
@ me too! Lol I love the easy clean up lol
I love my paper products!! I'm a mother of many as well, and your courageous ❤ God bless us both beautiful ❤️❤️❤️
I have 3 kids and I only do paper because they don’t want to do anything and throw away dishes like they pay for them
Yes that could help.
Baby, my heart goes out to you. I was a single parent of one. I didn't have mine until I was 34. Let me give you some advice - stop cleaning up ALONE. You need to make cleaning up a FAMILY thing. Every day for a specific amount of time you AND your kids clean up. They need to be taught how to clean and given consequences when they don't...like no video games or cell phone. Every day you come home, have one kid sweep, two kids wash dishes, one kid takes out trash, one kid cleans bathroom, etc. You supervise. Go from room to room making sure they do it right. Teamwork makes the dream work is what I did with my daughter. Once everything is cleaned EVERY day for a week - reward them with their favorite candy or bake some cookies. You MUST be consistent. I mean no disrespect, but your children have not been taught to be clean. Their is trash on your floor - that says your children don't even get up to throw away bottles into the garbage. You need to make all of them pick up whatever you see on the floor and throw it away - nevermind who left it. You make them all responsible. One leaves a bottle on the floor - every body pays the price. It will make them accountable to their siblings. If you tell one to wash dishes and he/she doesn't do it. Then no one can play games because sibling didn't wash dishes. It's going to be hard at first but you MUST stick to it to get the desired results. I'm 55 years old now. My daughter is 21, a college graduate with two Bachelor's degrees - one in Finance and the other in Human Resources. Successful children require CONSISTENT structure and discipline. You can do it. Don't get overwhelmed. You teach and supervise DAILY. Be consistent. Be firm. Be loving. You can and WILL succeed. Praying for you and your family. ❤
🎯 great advice!
EXCELLENT WORDS OF WISDOM.
sorry for yelling.
Growing up I saw my aunt raise her 3 kids by herself, she worked two jobs to support them. Literally one of the strongest women I know ❤ don’t let the naysayers get to you!! People love to judge but, they probably wouldn’t last in your shoes. I think your doing great!!
I understand completely, I was a single mom as well. There were times I was too depressed and tired to clean, but when my sons got older, they had to help out. Giving them chores helps them to learn some responsibility. I'm proud of the fact that you are willing to share your story. Stay strong Sis, it does get better.
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You should consider getting a plastic mat to collect the water from the that metal dish rack. Especially since you have roaches. From what I've been told, they like water. So you should refrain from leaving any standing water in or around your sinks. That won't completely eradicate the issue, but it will help.
I am so damn proud of you mama working 10 hour shifts every day and coming from work TO WORK! I wish I could hug you. I had to give up my job for my oldest special needs child and now my youngest have a physical disability. I’m so ready to have my own space and my own car. But like I been so depressed I just lost my father, i got so much on my plate it feels like my mind wants to do a lot but my body cannot move. We will get thru this ! ❤ you are a great mother because you come home tired , overstimulated, need a vacation, a hot shower, time to yourself all those things. And you still keep going. I’m a new subscriber and I like it here! Real and authentic I don’t feel so bad when I can’t physically get myself together most days
Aww thank you so so much❤❤
Im so glad i found your channel. You motivated me to get up and clean my kitchen at 11pm at night..lol😂..started binge watching and i subbed! I appreciate your honesty and transparency. Theres so many women struggling with mental health and motherhood, its awesome you acknowledge your own struggles and are working towards improving. Im happy to watch your journey and wish you much success!
Aww I’m so glad you enjoyed I look forward to bring you all the best content I could❤️💕🥰
Hey, new subscriber from Germany here. I just wanted you to let you know that I have nothing but a lot of respect for you! I can only Imagine how tired you must feel sometimes and yet you keep going. You are an amazing Woman! Xx
Wow, thank you!❤
0:53 I'm glad you're sharing. Parenting is hard, especially caring for 7 kids, with no help. I have one question, Why are the kids not helping to clean? You have older kids and they should be helping. You work all day and you have to come home to a mess like that. Hell no! Take the cell phones, tablets etc away from them. Start with Wifi! If you're paying for their cell phones. Stop it! Until they do what you ask them to do and be consistent , revoke all privileges. It's only fair to you! Good luck, and hang in there!
I'm glad you are putting them on child support. It might be a problem but at least you're starting the process.
Get a dry erase board and write their names and their specific chore and have them check them off as they finish.
Yes I looked on Amazon I’m ordering one tomorrow when I get paid
Greetings from South Carolina. I totally understand. My first time watching. Don't worry about those negative Nancy's. My daughter is also a single mother. You have to do what you have to do to take care of those precious babies. 1 Peter says "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." God will provide comfort, peace, and strength we need to navigate life's changes. Wishing you and your family a Blessed and prosperous New Year 🙏
🙏 Amen thank you so much! Happy New Year 🎆🎊
New subscriber, loving the content keep up the good work!..
Thanks for subbing❤️❤️
Girl folks that talk smack are coming from a place of ignorance. There are people that cannot think outside their own lived experience and expect everyone then to have come from a same lived experience.
Anyhow I'm proud of you. Having mobility issues + depression working cleaning single mom. Wow. I think you are amazing.
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It’s hard juggling a job when you have children, I think you’re doing a great job and are a good mama, I remember my grandma telling me that your kids are only young once and the house work will always be there, men wanna make babies and run from responsibilities you and your children deserve support. Prayers and love ❤️🩹
Thank you so much!
New subscriber from Trinidad ,nice video take all devices,until the children does their chores,you got this mama..happy new year
Happy new year!!
Good evening, Queen Dri!
I just subscribed to your channel yesterday.
Thank you for sharing and being transparent.
I pray you get the financial support for your children, which you deserve.
There is no reason you should struggle by yourself and especially having health issues.
I hope things get better for you and your children in every area of your lives.
God bless you.❤
Thank you so much❤️💕
You made me wanna get up and get things done. You're doing a great job mamma, don't listen to the haters just keep doin what you're doin!
@@OfficiallyMellieStar Aww thank you so much💕🥰❤️
Another thing helped me was throwing away alot of stuff that was just sitting around and mostly old things. You'll feel much better trust me.
I just came upon this channel today and i love how you show the raw because we all go through different struggles and this is amazing to see we are not alone. Wishing you all the blessings mama you deserve all the blessings!!!
Aww thank you so so much💕💜🥰
I loved this video! Appreciate the realness and I can tell you’re a hard working mama. Cackling at your son in the background 😂
Thank you so much!! Yeah he’s funny🤣🤣
Lots of mothers suffer from addiction trying to do I all and present themselves as put together...I love that u are genuine ..honest..and yourself 100 of how it truly is
You're doing great momma 🥰 keep up the good work 👏🏾💖
Thank you love❤️
New subscriber. I'm looking forward to seeing you prosper in this new year! 🙏🏿❤️👍🏿
@@juanitajean70 Thank youu💕💕
Hey momma. I’m so glad I came across you. I was raised by a single mom with my little brother. I’m so glad you’re reaching out and building community. I’m here to keep supporting you through watching your videos and cheering you on. Im tired, depressed, and my house is a mess too. I’m glad to know I’m not alone. Thanks for sharing.
Thank youu❤️💕🥰
Is there a reason you haven't thrown the damaged chairs out? Or told the older kids to do so?
You are one strong mama!! I hope your kiddos will start helping out. Happy New Year to your family!
Happy new year!!❤️❤️
DAMMMMMNNNN SIS!!!!!! THIS ONE IS OVERWHELMING ALREADY! I KNOW YOU BE MAD COMING HOME FROM WORK TO THIS. OK... BACK TO WATCHING 🤭
Yes sis omg aggravating 🤦🏽♀️
You can store your Xmas tree in a garbage bag. That's what I used to do. I lived in low income housing and got food stamps. But I kept my apartment clean. I didn't allow food to be eaten all over the apartment. I took the trash out frequently. I even scrubed the entrance to my apartment because you never knew what was spilled outside. I also had to keep up with the laundry. You know roaches love wet clothes/towels. At this day and time I still had dirty clothes. I used to save ALL my change for the laundromat. It was hard, very hard, but I did it. I have bouts with depression but God brings me through. I can make my bed and pull my back out. Sometimes, I'm careful and sometimes not. But I have to do what's best for my family. I don't have roaches nor rats. But working hard is what a mother has to do when a father doesn't. ❤❤
Awesome idea thank you❤
I feel you❤you're doing an amazing job👩🏾🦱⚘️👋🏾❣️keep up the good work
Aww thank you ❤
I subscribed to your channel as well
Hey Queen 👸🏽, just a little tip for saving money and making things easier in the kitchen!
Grab a bowl or plastic tub, add some liquid soap and water, and use it to dip your sponge 🧽 in. This way, you’re not wasting soap by squirting it into the sink every time, and it’ll last much longer 💰.
I usually wash all the dishes together this way, then rinse them all at once-it’s quicker, more efficient, and way easier.
Give it a try and see how you get on! Keep rocking, queen 👑💫.
Thanks for the tip!❤️💕
Thank you for posting this video!! I completely understand - I’m currently going through depression myself and it’s so hard I have to kids as well and i was laid off from work .
I’m so sorry to hear that I hope everything gets better sweetie💕💜
Hey Dri, I definitely think you need a cleaning schedule for the kids. Also, when you wash dishes, get a sink stopper, if you don't already have one, and make dish water versus pouring detergent on every few dishes. It'll save you dish detergent. But I love watching your videos. Keep your head up, you are doing a good job. Ignore the hate comments, let them talk. ❤️🙌🏿🙏🏿👏🏿🤎 #Aquarius💋
Hey girl the other side is my sink is broken so that’s why I do it that way. Thank you so much my Aquarius sister❤️❤️
@Queen_Dri do you have a large pot or Tupperware container? My Mom's sink decided to take a nose dive on Thanksgiving one year. So we used and extra large pot as a "dirty sink" side and used it like you would a sink until the plumber came a few days later.
@ I do have a large pot that’s a good idea 👍
@@Queen_Dri another suggestion, if I may. Go ahead and jist cut out the backing of those chairs. It'll stop the constant shedding and It'll look like an intentional hollow back dinner chair! And those aren't cheap either! $160/piece!
I enjoy your videos because I appreciate your honesty and raw content not everyone’s live a perfect life so don’t pay attention to the nonsense ❤😊
Thank you so so much❤️❤️
@@Queen_Dri absolutely sis! Do you! Don’t worry about anybody else..just keep your faith… God got this!! 🙏🏾
Girl you keep being strong. People are mean. Don't pay no mind to them.
I’ve come to realise only God can judge us and I was one of those single parents who put myself down all the time and compared myself to others but God does not put you through a storm if he feels if you cannot come through it. You are doing this for a reason and God chose you for a reason also. Thank you for inspiring me that not only me but others go through the same situation, we all need to be there for one another and uplift each other. God bless you sis 🙏🏾
Thank you sis❤️💕🥰
watching from south Africa! i love ur videos SOOO much, they are helping me deal with my own depression. i clean every time after watching ur videos.
Aww thank you so much glad I can be a help.🙏🫂💪🏾You got this
You do you. F the haters! You are a Queen! 👑 I have the same issues with fluid retention. Since 2019 and still can't find a way to control it. Keep your head up. We are strong women! 💪❤
I love your channel and energy. I have a cousin whose house stays like this. I will admit I was judgemental towards her. I wasn't trying to be mean...I just really could not understand how it got that far. Thanks for sharing your perspective. I sincerely pray that your older children have more compassion and appreciation for the strong patient Mother they have been blessed with. I pray your health improves as well❤
Aww thank you so so much❤️❤️
I’m disabled so I understand. I had to move back home with my mom because I couldn’t care for myself and my house anymore. I don’t judge because I don’t know what the situation is with people. I would recommend a chore chart for your kids so they’re keeping things neat during the week as you’re working. If you can, get a maid every quarter to do a deep, deep clean and help you that way. Also, I’m an Aquarius too! I can’t wait for the Capricorns to move around so we can have the spotlight lol. ❤❤❤
Yess baby our time is coming ❤but I’m sorry to hear about your situation ❤❤
@ thank you but it’s ok. I wasn’t supposed to see 33, and I’ll be 45 2/12 if God says the same. It’s a miracle that I’m still here and don’t look like what I’ve been through and what I’m going through! So don’t be or feel sorry for me. Just say “Thank you Lord for yet another living breathing showing of your grace and mercy” whenever you see me comment. Which will be often because I subscribed. 😘😘😘
I'm a single mom with heart failure, and I love your channel. I use a robot vacuum, which helps a lot. I pick up the big stuff and then send the robot vacuum out.
Oh wow maybe when I get a better living space I can get one of those. But keep your head babyy God got you🙏❤️💕
The child in the background heckling you as you were speaking, had me cracking up. When you told your age and he said "mom you're old," and saying things like "I do care," I was cracking up. Reminds me of the type of stuff my kids used to say to me.
Haha that was funny when I went back and listened 😂to
I don't know how you do it. I have three kids, only one is still at home (he's four like your son) and it's a full time job keeping my house clean. I'm really impressed that you do it on your own. Hope you get the support you deserve! ❤
Thank you so so much❤️❤️
You're absolutely awesome❤. You're going to win, bc you're strong💪,and a hard worker. And happy New Year!!! May this year be filled with positivity, success, and peace.
@@shanisemitchell2483 aww thank youu💕💕
Rather watch channel like yours real not fake you telling your story alot of us that enjoy watching you
Invest in a wet/dry mop and vacuum 👌🏽👍🏽😉 Girl it's a lifesaver best thing I bought in a while. Always on sale at Walmart for a little over $100
Hi QueenDri 🙋🏿♀️❤️
I love you, and I support you. I watch you every time you post something and smash that like button. I love your content, a young mother taking care of her family. You are an inspiration to a lot of young women ❤️👑❤️
I love you too thank you for supporting ❤❤
Always Queen 💞💞@@Queen_Dri
Happy new year! Keep your head up sis! We goin to make it thru!
Happy new year sis🎊🎉
I didn’t expect to subscribe to this channel, but wow! You are extremely strong and you remind me so much of my best friend who is an amazing strong hard working single mom!(who also has pain and fluid on her knees)
I pray you get everything you deserve ❤❤
@@nicolemaxey2315 Aww thank you so so much boo💚💕🥰
@ you’re welcome Beauty! Keep be strong your children will forever remember that
@ yes Boo🙏❤️🥰
If the chairs are still sturdy, perhaps just remove the rattan all together. And maybe a light spray of paint from a spray can would give new life to the table tops and make you feel much better. A great project for an older child and a good skill to develop…a couple of layers of light, even spray is the basis for a great finish. All the very best, you’re doing a great job 😊
I was thinking the same thing
I don’t really like those chairs. I’m gonna find a fairly new table right off Marketplace or Lego. I’ll video it all yall will see❤
Happy New Year. You seem like such a hard worker. I hope this year goes great for you.
Yes I am a hard worker☺️
Happy New Year🎉🎉
Keep going mom. You got this💪🏾🙏🏾
Thank you!!❤️❤️
Happy New Year 🎉 🎉 🎉 Hey, I came across your channel I admire your persistent. May I suggest putting some of your cookers up on shelves you'll have more counter space and you can declutter. I just did that and its been so much better for me bc I have so much stuff in the kitchen. And if he has other children your "kids father"they can track him through them and get his ss#. And the xmas tree get a big trash bag and slip it in there 😁. I brought a oCedar mop that spins they are so good and easy to use. I use my broom to scrub my floors and then go over it with my cedar mop oh and the bathtub i use my broom to clean that too. Good luck Sweets with all and everything your doing and going through. ❤
Bless your heart my dear. Please don't pay attention to any hateful or rude comments. I pray God will carry you and your children through each and every day. Stay strong and take things one day at a time. Prayers and love to you ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏
I just found your channel and I’m PRAYING FOR YOU AND I PRAY YOUR CHILDREN START HELPING YOU MORE AND I FEEL YOU DOING GREAT 🙏🏽💜
@@lisarobinson4008 aww thank you so much❤️💕
10hrs 5 days a week i salute you because it takes a strong woman especially saying you have health issues GOD BLESS Your Heart ❤❤❤
Yess thank you❤️💕🥰
Hey. Happy new year! I would try taking the video games for a week and once you start coming home to a clean house, they start getting their stuff back. Its going to be hard,but something has to change mama. U work too hard to come home to a disaster. ❤
Exactly!
Hey 👋🏾 I’ve been binge watching your videos and listening to your stories. I think you should write a book. I think it would help a lot of people 🙏🏾
@@lakeyshacarter4343 ohh really I’ll look into that❤️
That's right. Upliftment only 👑
Suggestion... You can get your kids fold up chairs, the ones they can't destroy
Awesome vlog
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I am proud of you in taking steps to improve the situation for you and you children. Life is hard but the fact that you get up everyday and show up for you and your children shows your determination. It will get better. Well done for seeking child support, I hope that makes a positive difference. Keep pushing you will get there. Happy New Year 🥳
If you can mess up you can clean up no judgement but if they don't start at home shows what they going to do at someone else house but very proud of you for getting up and trying 💪🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I’m so sorry you’re going through this but trust this will be your testimony of triumph! Keep pushing!
@@Kiahnni thank you so much💕❤️
Sis I’m proud of you I have been where you are and better days are coming!! Jesus got you and your kids! You should make an Amazon wish list that your subscribers can use to support you 🫶🏾. Keep up the fight!
Aww thank you sis I’ll make one real soon💕❤️🥰❤️
A chore list is an excellent idea
Dri some people may not bring you down but they may have constructive criticism.
Dri once you tell them to do something if it’s not done ✅ correct make them re do it or take something they care about away .
All men should’ve been on child support. The child support office will track them down.
Proud of you for taking action.
Happy New Year
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You are doing absolutely amazing and fantastic ❤❤ keep going hard and strong 💪🏽💪🏽❤️❤️ Stacey from Virginia 💞💞
Thank you so much!!
Praying for you and your family KEEP THE FAITH 💜🙏🏽
Thank youu💕❤️
❤❤❤❤❤❤sending love your way! Your doing an amazing job and a lot of people are proud of you for sharing your personal life❤
Don’t forget about LOVING YOU ❤❤❤❤you’re amazing ❤
You poor thing!! I feel for you sis.. if I lived nearby I’d come over to help you!! Keep up your good spirits! 😉❤️
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I'm a new subscriber. I understand everything ur going through. I pray that this new year b a happy and prosperous New Year do u and ur Family and I will continue to watch and looking forward to more videos. Keep ur head up Sweetheart God got you. 🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️♥️
Thank you! You too!❤❤
Thank you for sharing 💜... it's okay not to be okay. Keep pushing and praying things will change. Bless you and sending prayers and hugs❣️
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Its hard working long shifts + kids. No judgment here. Do the best you can. Salute to the subscriber, with the chore list!!!❤❤
So true!
May God bless you triple, may God heal you and may his peace be with you in Jesus name amen 🙏
Im a single mother of three boys 7,5,4 of age. I'm constantly cleaning every day I have to rebuy things that my kids destroyed I also work I know the struggle it's not easy trying to raise them I have given them chores encouraged them to be more clean I try to keep a routine for them it's not easy and it can be depressing with no help you are doing your best so don't let negative people get to you ❤
Happy New
I’m a new subscriber
Praying for you and your family
Happy new year!! Welcome to The Family❤️❤️
Thank you for sharing your video. God bless! ❤
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Thank you for being so open and vulnerable.
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Praying for u sis! You have a beautiful spirit ❤
Thank you so much 🤗❤️
Hi hun just found your channel my heart goes out to you I will be subscribing 😊😊😊😊
Thanks for subbing!💕❤️
@ always hun 😊🫶🏼
I wish you the very best in this New Year,, you just keep pushing forward.. God Bless You and the Children.. my Prayers are with you..
Thank you! You too!❤
Sending prayers and hugs. May God continue to heal and strengthen you. ❤️
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Hey 👋 From Cincinnati Ohio 🙂 Happy New Year 🎊 and Have a Good Day 🤗
@@celestebryant908 Happy New Year🍾🎉🎊💕
Good morning ❤ I enjoy your videos! I am a mother of 2 and 1 on the way. You are inspiration to keep pushing !!!!!
Aww thank you love❤
thanks for sharing your journey here, even though your in pain. you go to work come home and still doing the dishes and cleaning up, kids always love to play the video games, you gain a new subscriber , stay strong and keep pushing , because God will reward you.
sending hugs from New Zealand you doing your thing mama ❤
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Please, feel hugged and kissed. You are an inspiration to many and are just doing what is in your power. You are a strong woman, but please put health first, or even if it means you have to start living as a minimalist from now on.
Thank you so much❤️💕
Girl, I just found your channel and love you already. You have my respect, it's hard being a mom, let alone a single mom. Chase their fathers down and get child support. Remarried or not, he knows he has a child. My house gets messy because of health issues and I understand it's a struggle to stay on top of it. Just keep doing the best you can, that's all any of us can do. love from Canada x
Aww thank you girl❤️❤️
Keep your head up sis you got this and God got you ❤
Fairly new subscriber. I understand you. My mom was like this. She worked 2 jobs, single mother to 4. She let depression get the best of her, and got lazy. We were really young and lived in a hoarder house before my grandma took us in and gave my mom a fresh start. Im a stay at home mom of 3 under 4. I keep my house clean, but only because I threw away the majority of our things. The less clutter means less to clean. Our house is larger, so I clean every day a room a day. Like others said previously, the kids should be helping. My 3 and 4 year old are disabled, and non verbal, and they clean the walls, baseboards, their rooms, clean the table after they eat, help sweep, help mop, take their clothes out the dryer and help put dishes away. I let everyone in the house know I'm not the maid or their friend, and a home is a team effort. I say that to say stay firm on your kids, and they'll fall in line with the chores or else take everything away. We don't do electronics in our house. It's coloring books, crafts, going outside, or reading books.
Yeah your set up seems damn good. I wish that I had structure like you do girl. These kids are flat out lazy but it’s a brand new year and I refuse to keep living like that
Bye Video Games✌🏽 naw baby. Your sweeping and they in the background saying how important their game is! Naw
Hi Dri, I just came across your channel I hope you stay encouraged your video helped me today
I am a single mom of 2 I been divorced about 6 years I was married for 11 years. My ex is on child support, but he doesn't pay it he actually quit his job
I work two jobs working on getting a 3rd. People may judge that....but times are hard financially ( I have a master's degree but it's expensive out here so that's why I work the way I do) I have some health problems and I am planning to work on that this year taking better care of myself ( as moms we don't always do that) I can definitely relate because I struggle to keep my home clean and I've decided this year that I'm going to just declutter and throw everything away. My kids clean but not the way that they should and it's definitely my fault because when I was married I pretty much kept up with the house and did everything ( it was hard then as well) But, I'm working on making my kids clean as well. I feel guilty and my heart hurts for them because their dad doesn't do for them. I know now that's why I let them get away with not cleaning....But I'm working on that as well. As they are getting older I had to be honest with them and let them know they have to help we are a team/ a family and I need them to help out. Also working through depression and guilt. But I just wanted to tell you to be encouraged like I said this is my second video of yours that I watched and I will continue to watch. You're doing a great job!
Don’t get discouraged! I’ve been waiting for you to upload a video. I completely understand what you’re going through. Out of all the videos I’ve seen I see your major problem is the children not helping around the house. Hopefully, they will stick to the chore list and that will take a burden off of you. However, if they cannot follow that list I would let them know the internet will get turned off. You can’t be rewarded if you cannot help. Basically, the key to your success is boundaries. The children aren’t taking you serious enough to put the effort into helping. Keep praying and I’ll continue to pray for you. Better days are coming! 🥰
Yes they’re crazy about the WiFi. I appreciate you so much❤
I could relate to kids not cleaning. I started taking all my son's games, and assigning work. Bought paper plates and cups since no one wanted to wash dishes. Much improvement. They also probably don't want to hear my mouth too. I know you're tired and I pray things get better for you.
Thank you so much 😊 💕
Hello Dri. Happy New Year to you, and your children. Praying always the very best for you Spiritually, Mentally, Physically, Financially. You getting it all done.❤❤❤❤❤
Happy New Year Mrs. Lorraine Thank you so so much❤ for
Happy New Year 🎊🎊 Happy Worry Free Wednesday and Blessings 💐❤️💐❤️ sending comforting and healing prayers 🤗🤗 thank you for taking time out to share your story ❤❤ love watching 💕💕 Stacey from Virginia 👋🏽🪷👋🏽🪷
Heyy Ms. Stacey Happy New Year 🎊🎆
Happy New Year's, I really like your video. I know what your going through, I've been there when my kids was small. Just say what you mean and mean what you say. You have too set boundaries with your kids so they will respect your home, their home and what's in it. Put those games up and make the earn their game time. I think your a great mom and that you love your kids. But they must learn to keep up where they live. Hang in there mama. God bless you and strengthen you. Please keep God's peace with you. Blessings
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Keep pushing 🙏🏾🙌🏾👍🏾
Good to see you! Happy New Year!❤🎉
Happy new year!!
New Subscriber. When I had to moved by myself it was so stressful I purged 80% of my things! I turned into a minimalist after that! Now I set a timer for 30 mins to 1hr. to clean & the less I have the less I have to clean in my situation been working for me now I don’t have to spend majority of my time cleaning. It was hard keeping a clean home with two autistic kids but now very easy.
Girl that’s what I need to do get rid of a lot of stuff. Most of this junk we don’t use anyway. Thank you for that I’ll do a Declutter video next boo❤️
@@Queen_Driyou’re welcome I swear it makes a big difference it want be so hard on you after you get rid of stuff the less the better ! Good luck hunny
I really like the realistic way you are. I understand what you’re saying and know how it feels honey do you I really like your videos cause not everyone has a spot clean home. I hope you feel better 😘