from maiden to mother
the transition from maiden to mother — what psychologist Dana Raphael called matrescence — is one of the most profound identity shifts a woman will ever move through. like adolescence,...
motherhood, unbound
thoughts and stories from the ‘slow’ seasons of motherhood, designed to help you release modern expectations and return to your own instincts
self-care and balancing motherhood misses the point
there is a shift that happens when you become a mother — a quiet, irreversible reorientation of everything you thought mattered. the world tells you this is a loss of...
the individualist's dilemma: reclaiming the village
Modern motherhood exists in a unique historical moment. Raised on empowerment and endless possibilities, today's mothers face an unexpected paradox – more freedom of choice, yet often less support than...
how we actually sleep close, safely
in many maternal circles, mentioning "bed-sharing" is often met with immediate, fear-based warnings. the conversation is usually dominated by blanket statements that leave little room for nuance. but as i...
matrescence: the birth of a Mother that no one talks about
you already know how to mother. what you don’t know — what no one told you — is how to do it without support. matrescence is the name for the...
ancient rhythms: the biology of closeness
pregnancy, birth, early motherhood- it's an expansive, often disorienting ride. a season defined by a paradoxical mix of bone-deep exhaustion and an overwhelming, protective love. in the middle of that...