They say that mothering is meant to be hard, but should it really be this hard?

It’s certainly a question I have asked myself. And many other mothers have asked me the same thing in various ways.

Pregnancy, birth and mothering is a profound rite of passage and some level of challenge is intrinsic to an initiation. However, our cultural and social systems have shifted in a way that leaves mothers very unsupported. So rather than being held as we find our way into mothering, we are fumbling through alone without a village, with unregulated nervous systems, juggling various roles – amidst a pandemic.

This month’s video blog is my reflection on why mothering can feel so difficult, but even more importantly – some things that you can consider doing if you feel a bit stuck in mothering right now.

If you want to access my Top Ten Circuit Breakers for Stopping Mumma Overwhelm, you can access them here.

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