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Living Paycheck to Paycheck: How Childhood Lessons Shape Our Money Struggles as Adults
Money has always felt like a shadow in my family’s story. From childhood sacrifices to adulthood struggles, I’ve seen how the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck repeats itself when financial literacy isn’t taught. Here’s my story — and why I believe breaking the cycle starts with access, education, and rewriting the playbook for the next generation.
Talaya Murphy
Aug 183 min read
Fragile, Fearful, and Figuring It Out: Letting Go of Expectations in New Motherhood
As a first-time mom, I expected to feel joy—but instead, I felt fear. From dodging bath time to grieving unmet expectations, I’m learning that motherhood isn’t about perfection—it’s about grace, growth, and doing the best we can with shaky hands and full hearts.
Talaya Murphy
Jul 243 min read
This Is Really Happening: The Night I Was Admitted
Calm on the outside, spiraling inside. A late-night Uber to the hospital led to a whirlwind of vitals, monitors, needles, and the terrifying realization: I might actually leave with a baby in my arms. Part 3 of my birth story takes you inside the moment labor truly began—complete with sarcasm, sidebars, and a whole lot of heart.
Talaya Murphy
Jul 184 min read
“So... You're Going to Be a Grandma”: A Moment I’ll Never Forget
Telling my mom I was pregnant wasn’t what I expected—no lecture, no drama. Just love, laughter, and a reminder that I’m not a kid anymore.
Talaya Murphy
Jun 122 min read
29-Year-Old Teen Mom
At 14, I promised myself I’d wait until life was “perfect” before becoming a mom. At 29, I found myself pregnant, scared, and right back in that emotional space. This is the story of breaking the news, wrestling with fear, and choosing to embrace a future I never expected—but somehow, still feels like mine.
Talaya Murphy
Jun 114 min read
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