Motherhood isn’t one story, Its thousands.Real Stories From Mums Navigating Identity, Change & Rediscovery
Every mother’s story of identity is unique. Here, you’ll find honest diary entries from mothers navigating identity loss, mum guilt, and rediscovery in all its forms.
Because when we share our stories, we reclaim our sense of self.
Each others world
I counted down the days until maternity leave ended. I knew he should be enough. But he just wasn't. And I'm only just learning to say that out loud.
Reconnecting
No one talks about the feeling of not being fully in your body after birth. I know I needed to do something - but the anxiety made me so scared to tell anyone.
Hidden treasure !
Motherhood doesn't always begin with joy. Sometimes it begins with shock, depression and the feeling that this isn't what you wanted. That doesn't make you a bad mum - it makes you human.
Did I lose my best friend to gain a great father...
Sixteen months in, a thriving little girl, a husband who turned out to be a natural girl dad - and somehow I still feel like I've lost my best friend. Nobody talks about this part.
Motherhood at 45: the life we used to have
After years of IVF heartache, I finally have my miracle daughter at 45,. But some days I'm grieving the life I had before, feeling guilty for missing lazy weekends while simultaneously wondering how I got so lucky.
Struggling with my Marriage: Logans Mum
Becoming parents shattered our expectations, leaving us lonely and disconnected, until honesty, support, and time helped us find each other again in the chaos of new family life.
IVF Baby and taking some time
After years of IVF, motherhood brought unexpected loneliness and loss of self, but by allowing small moments of freedom and joy, I slowly found my way back to myself without loving my baby any less.
Feeling Sad after becoming a mum: Rue’s Mum
Becoming a mum has been overwhelming and confusing, filled with deep love for my son alongside exhaustion, self-doubt, and a quiet grief for the life I used to have.
From one mother to anotherShare Your Story With the Mum Love Community
Mum Love is a safe space to share your story of becoming a mum. Everyone's experience is different; from elation to identity loss after becoming a mum to the pressures of being the 'right' mother, we want to hear from you.
When we share, we heal, we grow, and we open the door for other mums who may be feeling the same.
If you feel ready, we welcome you to share your story with us.
“I CRY BECAUSE THE FEEL OF MY OWN BODY IS COMPLETELY UNKOWN TO ME AND NOBODY WARNED ME ABOUT THAT.”
Hollie McNish, Nobody Told Me