Meet Mya Thomas of There Was Her Only in Southbay

Today we’d like to introduce you to Mya Thomas.

Thanks for sharing your story with us Mya. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
I became a single mother five years ago. Each year felt like a different obstacle awaited me. I realized I didn’t have the support system I wanted. Even though my son was thriving, I was extremely unhappy. That’s what birthed the idea for There Was Her Only. I wanted to provide the resources that I desperately needed. I also wanted to teach the value of self-love and the importance of mental wellness. These are still personal struggles I face in my journey to self -worth. This platform has allowed me to connect to other mothers and followers that are committed to reraising and nurturing their mindset. As a mother, I spend so much time giving my son affirmations and encouragement. Everything I teach him, I should be pouring into my heart as well. I’m committed to raising him by example and not what I say.

We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
From day one, I have received love and support. That’s what has encouraged me to be so transparent with my struggles. I’m held accountable by my social media tribe. It’s hard to ask people to believe in you and then back away. I don’t believe I would have come this far in my journey if I wasn’t held accountable.

Time Management was and still is a huge factor in developing There Was Here Only. With COVID we all have been granted the freedom of time. I have been using this time like most families, to homeschool and build my next steps. Staying mentally healthy and figuring out safe ways to provide for my family, has been the main focus. However, the very second my son falls asleep or I find downtime, I’m working on There Was Her Only. My goal is for this project to become a nonprofit. So many people are struggling right now. My voice is for single mothers. My intent for the future is everyone. I believe I have found my purpose. I’m confident I will overcome many challenges that await me, to serve those in need.

Please tell us about There Was Her Only.
I provide mommy tips on how to budget, as well as provide free resources my followers may need. I’m most known for my transparency with mental illness. I have tried to create a platform that helps mothers and all people that battle with anxiety and depression. I also try to provide content that keeps my viewers inspired, despite their current obstacles.Recently I organized a walk to honor mothers that have lost their children because of police brutality. Over 300 people showed up. That day I realized, it wasn’t just me only. That has encouraged me to only push myself more.

What sets me apart from other single mom blogs, is being the neighborhood friend that has what you need. If you need food, I will feed you. If you need just encouragement, I’m right there every step of the way. I sincerely want to encourage single mothers. We get so overwhelmed that we can’t see past our circumstances. It causes us to stay paralyzed with fear. But were all novels with different chapters in our stories. At any time you can change the narrative to your story. There is more to life than just trying to figure things out or being a mom. Your dreams matter too! You can parent alone, raise a happy child, and nurture yourself as well.

Has luck played a meaningful role in your life and business?
I wouldn’t call it luck. I believe if you’re focused on helping people, God sends help. I have only just scratched the surface of my goals and dreams. I have already received help and donations for my next event. It’s a food drive give away. I’m also starting a small business to recover from losing my job this year. This will allow me to continue to homeschool my son during this pandemic and still provide. I have had a tremendous amount of support with that as well. It feels like I’m finally living and walking in my truth. But I had to ask myself the hard questions and then just do it.

The universe will always take care of its own. I believe you have to be there to receive each blessing, however. For me, confliction with self-worth is the root of all your belief systems. Your belief systems will map how you structure your life. The minute I worked on loving myself unconditionally, doors opened for me. Maybe because my head was no longer held down, I was able to finally see them.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.mstattletale.com
• Email: [email protected]
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• Instagram: Therewas_her
• Facebook: There Was Her Only
• Twitter: Therewasheronl1

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