• U.S. Mom Spotlight: Janise – Meet the Founder of Utter Survival

    U.S. Mom Spotlight: Janise – Meet the Founder of Utter Survival

    Get to Know Me: A Q&A with Janise  Hey Mamas,  I’m so excited to welcome you to Utter Survival! This blog is a space for real stories, faith-filled encouragement, and the journey of motherhood and womanhood. To kick things off, I wanted to introduce myself with a little Q&A. Let’s get to it! Who are…

  • Becoming My Own Knight in Shining Armor

    Becoming My Own Knight in Shining Armor

    Hey Mamas, I have a confession: I’m a hopeless romantic. From the movies I watch to the music I listen to and even the books I read, I am all about love, romance, thoughtfulness, and having a partner to truly build with. Honestly, I even find value in the hard parts of love because, with…

  • Hey Mamas, Here’s My Story…

    Hey Mamas, Here’s My Story…

    I’ll never forget the night my cousins found out I was pregnant. They were in shock—their baby, their good girl was pregnant. We spent the night laughing, joking, and sharing disbelief. But as I was leaving, one of my guy cousins walked me to the car, and said, “Always remember, it’s mama’s baby, daddy’s maybe.”…