Author: Dr Kim

Life on the Edge: Single Mom, No Insurance, and No Margin for Error- life as an Immigrant in United States

I came to the U.S. from West Africa five years ago with two goals: earn my master’s degree in Data Science and give my daughter, Ebele (age 9), a better future. I’m a single mom, a

My Reality: Single Mom, Immigrant, No Insurance & Under Siege- I arrived in the U.S. from West Africa five years ago on a student visa with a mission: earn a master’s degree in Information Systems and give my daughter, Amina (age 9), a brighter life. I’m a single mom, a co-owner of a boutique tech consultancy, and have always been a workaholic. To make matters more challenging, I live with chronic migraines and hypertension, and I don’t have health insurance—making even a simple clinic visit a financial and logistical burden.

I arrived in the U.S. from West Africa five years ago on a student visa with a mission: earn a master’s degree in Information Systems and give my daughter, Amina (age 9), a brighter life. I’m

New Country, Bigger Stakes”: My Life in Perspective-I moved to the U.S. from West Africa five years ago, driven by two goals—complete a master’s in Artificial Intelligence and give my daughter, Naomi (age 8), a brighter life. As a single dad, I’m also a co-owner of a small AI consulting startup, a workaholic, and a sufferer of chronic migraines and hypertension. On top of that, I don’t have health insurance—so even simple clinic visits cost me time, money, and risk.

I moved to the U.S. from West Africa five years ago, driven by two goals—complete a master’s in Artificial Intelligence and give my daughter, Naomi (age 8), a brighter life. As a single dad, I’m also

From Africa to America: A Single Dad’s Hustle-I arrived in the U.S. from East Africa four years ago on a student visa, driven by two big dreams: earning a master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence and giving my daughter, Naomi (age 8), a better future. I’m a single dad, a co-owner of an AI consulting startup, and someone who tends toward workaholic tendencies—I always feel there’s just one more client pitch, one more assignment, one more step I can take. To top it off, I suffer from seasonal migraines and hypertension, which sap me of energy at the worst times.

I arrived in the U.S. from East Africa four years ago on a student visa, driven by two big dreams: earning a master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence and giving my daughter, Naomi (age 8), a better

From Africa to Academia: My Journey & Daily Chaos-I moved to the U.S. from West Africa three years ago with two goals: build a brighter future for my daughter, Zara, and earn a graduate degree in Information Systems. I’m a single mom, a co-owner of a small tech consultancy, and a workaholic by nature. To complicate things further, I struggle with migraines and hypertension, which flare under stress.

I moved to the U.S. from West Africa three years ago with two goals: build a brighter future for my daughter, Zara, and earn a graduate degree in Information Systems. I’m a single mom, a co-owner

My Life at Full Tilt: Single Mom, Business Partner, Student & Health-Stricken-I’m a single mom, a licensed partner in a small digital marketing agency, and a part-time master’s student in education technology. On top of that, I manage chronic migraines and low‑grade autoimmune symptoms. My life is a non-stop balancing act: client meetings during school pickup, online classes at night, migraine management between business deadlines—and then there’s my 7-year‑old daughter, Ava.

I’m a single mom, a licensed partner in a small digital marketing agency, and a part-time master’s student in education technology. On top of that, I manage chronic migraines and low‑grade autoimmune symptoms. My life is

Balancing Life as a Single Dad, Workaholic Partner, and Graduate Student- I’m a single dad, part-time grad student, and business partner in a small consulting firm. To top it off, I struggle with chronic migraines that flare unpredictably. My son, Lucas (age 6), relies on me entirely—morning routine, school drop-off, homework, bedtime stories. Meanwhile, I’m trying to finish a computer science degree, manage clients, and push our business forward.

I’m a single dad, part-time grad student, and business partner in a small consulting firm. To top it off, I struggle with chronic migraines that flare unpredictably. My son, Lucas (age 6), relies on me entirely—morning

A Juggling Act: Work, Study, Health, and Parenting-I’m a working parent, a part-time graduate student, and someone coping with chronic health challenges (fibromyalgia and anxiety). My days are a whirlwind—morning school runs, full-time work, evening discussions with professors, then nights spent catching up on coursework. And I have a lively 7‑year‑old son, Ethan, in second grade.

I’m a working parent, a part-time graduate student, and someone coping with chronic health challenges (fibromyalgia and anxiety). My days are a whirlwind—morning school runs, full-time work, evening discussions with professors, then nights spent catching up

🧒 My Child’s Sick Day Emergency: A Parent’s Race Against School Policy-Last term, my 8‑year‑old daughter, Emma, came down with a nasty stomach flu—vomiting, fever, and sheer exhaustion. It was Tuesday morning, May 20, 2025. With no warning, Emma couldn’t keep any fluids or food down, so I kept her home and informed her class teacher immediately.

Last term, my 8‑year‑old daughter, Emma, came down with a nasty stomach flu—vomiting, fever, and sheer exhaustion. It was Tuesday morning, May 20, 2025. With no warning, Emma couldn’t keep any fluids or food down, so

🧑‍🎓 My Graduate-Student SOS: A Race Against Time (and Fever)-As a final-year graduate student, I was managing tons—teaching two chaotic undergrad lab sections, prepping a key conference talk for May 4, AND juggling the final revision of a co-authored paper due to submission. Stress had become my default state, but things were still manageable—until April 25, when I woke up drenched in sweat and swimming in a fever above 39 °C. My body ached, the headache was pounding, and my throat—what felt like razor blades.

It was late April 2025, in the middle of the hectic end-of-term grind at a top-tier university. As a final-year graduate student, I was managing tons—teaching two chaotic undergrad lab sections, prepping a key conference talk

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