Feeling like you’ve lost your identity after becoming a mother? You’re not alone. Here’s my honest story of motherhood, identity loss, and the small, practical steps that are helping me rediscover myself.The day my baby was born, my heart exploded with a love I never knew existed. But somewhere in the haze of sleepless … Read more
I genuinely believed I was a reasonably intelligent adult before I had kids. I could plan my week, stick to a to-do list, and even squeeze in some self-care without the world collapsing. Then motherhood showed up like a plot twist in a movie I never signed up for and said, “Wait a … Read more
Being a mom is one of the most beautiful and demanding roles in the world. Between school runs, meal prep, work (paid or unpaid), and keeping tiny humans alive, it’s easy to put yourself at the very bottom of the priority list. But here’s the truth I’ve learned the hard way: You can’t pour … Read more
There’s a saying that goes “experience is the best teacher.” Although this may not always be true, for motherhood, I can say it is to a very large extent.Motherhood is one wild, hilarious ride, and some things? Only another mom will ever truly get. No explanations needed, just lots of knowing laughs and “yep, … Read more
Dear Victoria, Yesterday, while scrolling through my phone looking for something completely different, I stumbled upon an old photo of you. There you were – laughing freely at Sarah’s birthday party, wine glass in one hand, the other tossed casually in the air. Your hair was perfectly styled, nails freshly done, makeup intact even … Read more
Hey mama. Whether you’re pregnant, newly postpartum, deep in the toddler years, or dealing with teenagers, come sit with me for a moment. Let’s talk about the side of motherhood that rarely gets shared – May God forgive older mothers for keeping these away from us. 😄 Here are some of the truths I found … Read more
Some days, I look at the clock and wonder how it’s already 3 PM when I feel like I’ve barely started. Between Zoom meetings, Google Meets, Slack huddles, chasing after my energetic boys (a curious 3-year-old and his adventurous 4-year-old brother), wiping spills, answering “Mama, look!” every five minutes, and trying to actually get … Read more
Happy Friday, mamas! If you’ve ever walked into a room and forgotten why you went there, only to realize you were carrying your toddler’s half-eaten banana the whole time… welcome to the club. Mom brain is real, it’s relentless, and on days like today, the best thing we can do is laugh about … Read more
There is a general saying in this part of the world (Africa) that: “It takes one person to birth a child, but it takes the whole village to nurture him. “ If you grew up in this part of the world, you will understand that unsolicited advice is the tax we pay for having people … Read more
Today, I hit my absolute limit. After the third trip away from my desk to clean up yet another “accident,” something in me just… snapped. I looked at my innocent toddler standing there and said, with all seriousness, “No more telling me you want to poop until evening. Mummy needs to work.” Yes, I … Read more