Monthly musings, inspiration and support for an empowered motherhood
Motherhood’s Great Expectations
Modern motherhood’s great expectations are leaving women feeling broken when they experience something else - shock, fear, doubt, anger, grief, loneliness, resentment - alongside the mandated joy and wonder.
Ghosted: when three-quarters of mamas feel invisible, isn’t it time we admitted we have a problem?
A recent campaign by the motherhood app Peanut revealed that 72% of UK mothers feel invisible, and a whopping 93% feel underappreciated, unacknowledged, or unseen.
These stats highlight the alarming reality of modern-day motherhood, and it’s high time we acknowledge that we have a problem.
Breaking up with Superwoman
We’ve been led to believe that to be a strong, successful woman and mother, is to be a superhero. To do all of the things - perfectly - and to be in control, and unemotional whilst doing them.
But the truth is, we’ve forgotten that there is another definition of strength.
The courage to redefine motherhood
It is no secret that the historical narrative around motherhood has self-sacrifice at its core. For centuries “good mothers” have been portrayed as selfless, nurturing women who are expected to forgo their own needs, desires, and dreams for the sake of their families.
It is time to rewrite the narrative and take ownership of what motherhood means for women as individuals.