Voices of Motherhood

In our Voices of Motherhood Contest we asked members to submit an article on How Motherhood Has Changed You or How You Changed Motherhood.  With over 140 entries, our judges had their work cut out for them but were finally able to narrow it down to these top ten. Take a moment from your day to read these stories that will make you laugh, cry, nod your head in agreement and leave you feeling inspired.

Mummy
Invisible Woman
I endure daily reminders that I have grown unimportant. If I’m no longer the person I once was with priorities, outside interests and work then who am I?
by: Maia Gibb
Mummy
Full Circle Motherhood
I'm not changing the definition of what it means to be a mother. Yes, what I'm doing is special, exhausting, powerful, invigorating and filled with oozing diapers and countless pots of tea but I haven't done anything that hasn't been done before me.
by: Liz Hastings

Mummy
They're Just Shoes
While shopping for kids’ shoes, this mom learned that not every decision must be difficult. Free from her life-long anxiety she embraced imperfection.
by: Stephanie Phoenix
Mummy
Lost and Found at Target
I will choose to focus on all I can do, all I have accomplished, and all the chances that lay ahead. At least today.
by: Aviva Zukerman ...

Mummy
Supermum
A sleep-deprived, emotion-filled and totally honest mummy of two under two surrenders her dreams of Supermum to spend a day in bed.
by: Lauren Wood
Mummy
The Joy of Being Kicked
When an unexpected pregnancy rocked this 22-year-old’s world, she responded with fear, shame and sadness. But baby’s first kick changed all that.
by: Katie Bickell
Mummy
Honoured to be His Mummy
After her three-year-old son passed away, Heather Hamilton continued to share his story. His strength and spirit inspired and changed her forever.
by: Heather Hamilton
my sister had my baby
Mummy
My Sister Had My Baby
A MUST-READ STORY BY YMC MEMBER KARMA BROWN!
by: Karma Brown
Mummy
Living Through Miscarriage
Being a mother to a baby who has died is a uniquely painful and simultaneously numbing experience.
by: Alexandria Durrell
Mummy
How Motherhood Made Me Popular
When her son turned two, this mummy’s calendar filled up. Now she’s rocking the toddler social circuit with play dates, dance parties and new friends.
by: Julie M Green