If being part of a community of mums on a journey of growth in motherhood is your thing, I can confirm you are in the right place.
It is with pleasure I welcome you to my little corner of the internet.
One mum at a time is exactly about what the name says. It’s a blog for mums who are ready to grow through the journey of motherhood one step at a time (get it?) You can read about my journey here.
I remember having my first baby in my early 20s basking in the excitement of childbirth and being a new mum. I was crazy about it all. New feelings, new experiences, a new world, and new responsibilities made me feel super important. As much as I loved it, I wanted to grow and be more.
You can say, I became self-aware quickly. I needed my existence to have more meaning, you know, I didn’t want my all to start and end with only being a mum, I wanted more.
I wanted to go out there, do the big things I’ve always wanted as a little girl, and feel fulfilled. I wrote out my big goals and dreams on paper (You know what they say about writing it down on paper makes you seem more serious and all)
Well, did all that and was waiting for it to happen with no single plan or structure. I know, it makes me cringe when I think about it now.
Obviously, nothing happened. I was so angry, I talked down on myself so much, and became bitter and this vibe was going around my little family. It didn’t take time for me to realize what was happening. I was stuck and had no idea what to do.
Where do I start? How do I start? What can I even start with?
These questions roamed my head all day and became part of my dreams at night.
Now, I became a mum in my early 20s, fresh out of school, with no work experience in the bag. No friend circle to call my own, and started the mum journey with no mum friend to talk about anything with.
Spent a lot of time on the internet, guessing my way through. Trying and failing so many times, and lost some money trying to learn from people when I was not even ready.
Along the way, I discovered my mindset was an issue (bitter truth)
There was so much to unlearn, to learn, relearn and act right before I saw the changes I wanted to see. I also realized I was not alone, there were other mums like me looking to grow in motherhood with no community.
So, I made up my mind to start this blog and stretch my hand out to that mum who needs a hand to hold on to.
Now, remember I’ve got only two hands, one typing this and the other stretched out for one mum at a time (get it?)
I can show you how to;
• become unstuck,
• get clarity,
• become passionate about your growth,
• getting into the right mindset that supports your goals,
• work towards your mum goals,
• structures to work with,
• find out what works for your personality.
• Have access to resources created just for you and so much more!
You don’t have to do it on your own, motherhood on its own is lonely.
Then, motherhood growth is not only lonely but I can confirm it is an overwhelming experience. This is what I don’t wish for another mum to go through on their own. Sure, you have your partner or you don’t. You’ve got family who is your primary support system, or you don’t. Whichever group you belong to, nothing beats community.
A community of like-minded mums who want the same thing for one another, holding your hands as you grow through the phases of motherhood growth, cheering you on, screaming your name (Oh I love screaming names when I applaud!) and showing you off when I’m not asked because I am so proud of you like that!
This is what this blog is about, and you are welcome to stay if it’s what you were looking for. It’s also ok if it wasn’t.
Feel free to share this with your other mum friends, colleagues, partners, and wives. It is refreshing to have other mums on here who are not competing on being the perfect mum because I am not.
Again! Let me know where you’re reading from in the comments.
Very good article. I definitely appreciate this website. Keep writing!