I offer thought pieces written from the perspective of an individual who is also a mama. I write about both my own personal experiences & that of other mamas.
These thought pieces are real-life reflections on various themes ranging from motherhood, child development, the evolution of self, expat life, mixed ethnicity, third culture kid topics, family life & very individual points of view or experience. It is written quite spontaneously & is not heavily edited or curated & so therefore it may contain errors in spelling or expression. The very point is for it to be raw expression; unfiltered, vulnerable & deeply personal or sensitive in nature.
This blog, in addition to the Mama Circle WhatsApp group, is the respectful exchange of points of view within a loving community of mamas. In this way women can connect with each other through story telling & with themselves in this process that facilitates greater self-awareness & emotional healing. The goal of this blog + WhatsApp group is to create a loving, boundaried space for mamas to feel safe in sharing authentic thoughts, feelings & experiences online. To be held & to hold others within a caring community.
This virtual space is governed by the same rules of a women's circle & includes no judgment, discussion of validity or advice given in the WhatsApp group. Thought pieces are posted to prompt reader introspection & reflection on their own thoughts, feelings or experiences in response to the topics presented. They are then invited to journal privately on their own or share how the post resonates with them in the WhatsApp group or at in-person circles.