Nothing in life prepares you for your new role as mom. You can read the books, take the classes, and talk to your mom-friends, but until that squalling newborn is placed in your arms - no one can explain to you what it all means and feels like. And just as each of our relationships are unique to who we are- so is our adjustment into becoming mothers.

There are some universal truths that cut across the board for all moms - we will all feel guilt, we will question ourselves, we will feel anxiety about first words, first foods and first steps. Our hearts will break when we see our children in pain.

But we are also all unique in our stories. We will carry our strengths but also our wounds into this new role. Some of us will master the routine and will love every snuggle. Some will eagerly away the next milestone while others just want to hold on to the moment. Some of us will thrive under the responsibility while others will feel crushed under its weight and eagerly await return to work and “adult life”.

We will carry the story of our own childhoods into our new stories as moms. Whether we were raised in the happiest of homes or the most broken - it will shape us and influence our roles as mothers. We prepare and take classes for labour and delivery of the baby. But there are not many classes for the labour and delivery of becoming a mom.

This is not a transition to be taken lightly. How you enter into this transition will impact your future years as a parent. Whether you are a soon to be mom, a new mom, or have been a mom for years - this is for you. Of all things that truly matter in life, of all things to invest in- invest in you. The reward will be the biggest gift you can give to yourself and in turn, to those around you.

I can help you get back to the side of hope.