The first year of motherhood is one of the most altering years of self. We are changed - Girl to Mother - Self to Selfless, and wrapped within that is a myriad of symptoms; sleep deprivation, exhaustion, bliss, happiness, loneliness, vulnerability, strength and so much more. It's only now that conversations about the colours of this time period are coming to light. I'm joined by the wonderful Carolijn Braeken, mother + author from Amsterdam who gives us a beautifully honest look into her first year of motherhood and the struggles within it. We discuss how that period of lows, transformed into strength, and how that power of self has travelled on in her life as a mother. We explore the emotive inspiration for her book 'Motherhood a A Memoir Of Our First Year' and how society has depicted certain things of us Mothers that should bear no weight on how we express ourselves in motherhood. We also touch on the vast differences Caro experienced as she moved from child one to child two. I truly loved this conversation with her and just getting honest about that very first year. Listen to this ep, grab her book and follow her on Instagram, you won't be disappointed. Also don't forget to give us a rating and review as well, it really supports this community. Thank you all soo much! Blessings MMD xoxo
