Welcome to the unfiltered + gritty truths about the hardest, most rewarding job in the world.. Mamahood.
Welcome to Transparently Mom!
Hi! My name is Melanie + I am the creator behind TM. I’m a wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, + friend. I am so glad you found me! I’ve created a place here for mamas to share their unfiltered experiences, whether they are beautiful or challenging because I quickly learned through my own journey that Mamahood has fun + hard seasons. Strangely enough, they happen simultaneously. My aim is to brew confidence + comfort in others by sharing my own raw experiences alongside you. We all deserve a safe space. I hope you are ready to fearlessly dive into important topics surrounding Mamahood. Together we will laugh + we will cry but the important piece is that we are doing it together.
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After giving birth to my daughter in December of 2022, I experienced first hand what us mamas go through postpartum physically, mentally, + especially emotionally— I felt so isolated + anxious. I longed for an understanding community or even just encouraging content online to speak to what I was living through since Google wasn’t cutting it.
I believe there is a big empty space for mamas out there to really feel seen, so I am here to help fill it with real time testimonies of the beautiful, hot mess that is Mamahood.
No matter what stage of Mamahood you are in whether trying to conceive, pregnant, just gave birth, mother of 1, mother of 2+, fostering, adopting, or even dealing with child loss..
This space is for you.
“There is no way to be the perfect mother but a million ways to be a good one.”
— Jill Churchhill