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.
Absolute Chaos
My calm baby transformed into an unpredictable toddler overnight. This is my story of navigating relentless tantrums, exhaustion, and learning I wasn't alone.
Birth Trauma
A placental abruption at 33 weeks sent me into an emergency C-section. This is my story of navigating birth trauma, isolation, and learning to heal as a new mum.
Twin mum : my return to work story
From losing my identity as a PR professional to the overwhelming reality of unexpected twins during lockdown, this is the story of how I lost myself in early motherhood - and eventually found my way back through returning to work
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