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I’ve been a mama for almost 6 years now, and I can’t imagine who I would be if I wasn’t completely brought into myself, my confidence, my expanding capacity by my little boy and this job of raising him (and now my daughter). It’s not an easy journey, but nothing worthy ever is

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Beautiful, Aleesha. I loved what you said, "it's not an easy journey, but nothing worthy ever is." That sums it right up, doesn't it? I love that our children can bring out the best version of ourselves. Thank you for you sweet comment!

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Oct 18, 2023Liked by Hunter Burgtorf

Wonderfully written. Bravo. I became a mother thirty-three years ago and can still remember the seismic shift that that first birthing created. All at once the world, and my place in it, came into focus. Cherish those feelings Hunter. They will give you strength for the life ahead.

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I love how you describe that. It did feel like it all came into focus. So so beautiful. Thank you for sharing! Xx

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So beautiful, Hunter! I'd forgotten how much motherhood (maybe especially unexpected motherhood, as it was for me too) ignites the warrior within. Not in a way that everything is about a fight, but that we very suddenly possess a power, a strength and capability, that we had no idea was even in us. It is a profound transformation. ♥️♥️

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Mmm that is so true, Jenna! It's like there was a sleeping giant in us, ready to be born.

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So so beautiful! ✨🌀

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Thank you Claire!

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Oct 17, 2023Liked by Hunter Burgtorf

Oh this is so beautiful Hunter. I could have written this myself! (Although Wrenna is only 17 months).

I particularly loved the way you described the expansiveness of it all, and the way we become *so much* of ourselves.

Thank you for sharing such a positive light on what it is to become mother ♥️

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I'm so glad this resonated for you Venus! Aww, 17 months is such a special age. It does feel so expansive when we allow it to be, doesn't it? So grateful you're on this journey with me!

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Yesssss! She is ready to ROAR! I love that! Forever changed in the most powerful way. Celebrating your rebirth lovely one. Xx

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