Welcome to The Joyful Mess Blog!

These two are the reason I keep going (and laughing). Welcome to the mess 💛

Hey there, beautiful humans! I’m Rochelly — mom of two wild and wonderful kiddos, survivor of the family court rollercoaster, and currently swimming through the hilarious chaos of single mom dating (yes, it’s exactly as messy as you think).

I started The Joyful Mess because life isn’t perfect — and neither am I. But in all this mess, there’s joy. And laughter. And maybe a little chamomile tea, a mocktail, or your favorite drink (sparkling water counts too — I’m Dominican, but coffee and booze? Not for me! I'm a bit weird, I know).

Here, I’ll share the real stuff — the ups, the downs, the awkward first dates, the courtroom shenanigans (just the tip of the iceberg, I promise!), and everything in between. Plus, some practical tips for moms (and honestly anyone juggling life) on what actually works — because we all deserve to stop wasting money on nonsense.

My faith is at the core of this journey — not the “holier-than-thou” kind, but the messy, honest, grace-filled kind that reminds me daily: love wins. I’m not here to preach, but I am here to say this — no matter how tangled life gets, God’s love (and a little humor) can carry us through.

So if you’re juggling life, kids, dating, or just need a good laugh at the chaos of it all — welcome. Grab your chamomile, your favorite drink (or mocktail), get cozy, and let’s embrace the joyful mess together.

Welcome to the tribe.

💛—Rochelly