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Sixty-two self-identifying mothers responded to 18 text prompts. Read them here.
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When have you felt your bodily autonomy was limited by an outside force—laws, institutions, or expectations?
Every fucking day of my life. Hmmm.... when have I not? My entire childhood through young adulthood. Breaking away from Christianity was the best thing I could have done for myself physically and mentally. It worries me to see the church push for the amount of governing control it's gaining. When I was pregnant with my second child, I was STRONGLY encouraged multiple times to get my tubes tied during the birth that was going to be a c-section. It was uncomfortable and judgy.
2 days ago


How does your chosen community show up for you?
"My chosen community shows up for me by helping enable me to do what makes me thrive: make things happen!” “They support me at whatever...
Nov 15, 2023


What are you grieving right now?
“I’m grieving the ability to just sit and be. My brain is in a constant state of over-stimulation and I can’t just sit, turn it off and...
Nov 15, 2023


Describe how your relationship to sex has changed for you since becoming a mother.
“Sex life is completely non-existent. But I don’t crave it, or miss it, like I used to. There was a lot of mental, emotional and physical...
Nov 15, 2023


What generational trauma are you breaking OR addressing as you raise your child/children?
“I am talking to my kid about SEX. There were zero sex talks that I recall from my childhood or there were only questions from my mom...
Nov 15, 2023


Describe a memorable interaction or conversation with a co-worker, or medical professional
“There are so many but the first memory that came to mind was when I was medivaced to Anchorage and in very early preterm labor with my...
Nov 15, 2023


Today I was surprised when..
“A wave of emotion hit: while watching my kids play with my brothers kids. There’s nothing like cousin time. Confirmed by late morning my...
Nov 15, 2023
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