Part of a collection, "The Weight of Moments: Essays on Motherhood and Time" a micro series themed and centered around time and how we experience it , are shaped by it and bear the weight of it.
"Maybe ‘the trenches’ of parenting are marked on our hearts, souls, and bodies, oblivious to the passing of time.
So when outsiders are looking in, they don’t see trenches, they see clear paths and flat landscapes. But we know our landscape is forever changed, forever re-arranged."
This is so true, motherhood changes us permanently because motherhood is forever. As a mom of four ranging in age from 17-31, I don't think I'll ever be the person I once was. No matter what happens, I am forever changed. And that's okay. Glad I found your writing Hannah, keep up the good work!
Hi Kimi! Thank you so much for taking the time read this pieces and share your thoughts and experiences in motherhood❤️ I love to hear from mothers who are “ahead” of of those with us with babies, toddlers, or school aged children, the needs change in different season but the impact of motherhood stays with us always, so so grateful that these words resonated with you as well ❤️
This is me too!! Thank you Ruth ❤️ I have been wanting to and saying I would for literally years and years until finally this was the year! I also promised myself while I was in school the part 4 years that on the other side of it I would take some workshops or classes just for the joy of the process 🫶🏼🙌🏻
Oh I absolutely love this. I find myself having similar thoughts all the time. Dealing with chronic fatigue that feels nearly debilitating, and other issues where I feel my body has decided to suddenly give out. Other people tell me it’s the toll of motherhood, but I keep wondering how it can be if I’m almost 3 years postpartum. You articulated all of this beautifully
Thank you so much for sharing your own personal experience with this Allison!! I also deal with chronic fatigue connected to autoimmune diseases and it is so hard to know and seperate what is the toll of a body that is not functioning normally and what is motherhood's temporary or long term effects on the body and mind. My oldest is 8 and my youngest is 5, so I am 8 and 5 years post partum and it simultaneously feels like a lifetime ago and yesterday that we were in the thick of those early days and moments together. Sending love and solidarity to you on your journey!!
"Maybe ‘the trenches’ of parenting are marked on our hearts, souls, and bodies, oblivious to the passing of time.
So when outsiders are looking in, they don’t see trenches, they see clear paths and flat landscapes. But we know our landscape is forever changed, forever re-arranged."
This is so true, motherhood changes us permanently because motherhood is forever. As a mom of four ranging in age from 17-31, I don't think I'll ever be the person I once was. No matter what happens, I am forever changed. And that's okay. Glad I found your writing Hannah, keep up the good work!
Hi Kimi! Thank you so much for taking the time read this pieces and share your thoughts and experiences in motherhood❤️ I love to hear from mothers who are “ahead” of of those with us with babies, toddlers, or school aged children, the needs change in different season but the impact of motherhood stays with us always, so so grateful that these words resonated with you as well ❤️
You're so very welcome, thank you for sharing your truth! <3
I love every word of this. Maybe the trenches are my stretch marks? 😅 Thank you for writing such a tender letter for us.
Thank you so much for taking the team to read this and share your thoughts!! ❤️ I feel that completely!! 😅
Snacks and toys on most surface levels--this is SO true for me. Good for you for investing in yourself!
This is me too!! Thank you Ruth ❤️ I have been wanting to and saying I would for literally years and years until finally this was the year! I also promised myself while I was in school the part 4 years that on the other side of it I would take some workshops or classes just for the joy of the process 🫶🏼🙌🏻
Stunning photos, and words that spoke right to my soul!
Thank you so much for the kind and encouraging words Krista!! 🫶🏼 I am so grateful to hear that these words spoke to you ❤️ ✨
I love these photos. And a beautifully written essay!
You are so kind🫶🏼 thank you Natasha!! ❤️
Oh I absolutely love this. I find myself having similar thoughts all the time. Dealing with chronic fatigue that feels nearly debilitating, and other issues where I feel my body has decided to suddenly give out. Other people tell me it’s the toll of motherhood, but I keep wondering how it can be if I’m almost 3 years postpartum. You articulated all of this beautifully
Thank you so much for sharing your own personal experience with this Allison!! I also deal with chronic fatigue connected to autoimmune diseases and it is so hard to know and seperate what is the toll of a body that is not functioning normally and what is motherhood's temporary or long term effects on the body and mind. My oldest is 8 and my youngest is 5, so I am 8 and 5 years post partum and it simultaneously feels like a lifetime ago and yesterday that we were in the thick of those early days and moments together. Sending love and solidarity to you on your journey!!