Just cried reading this with all that is going in on the world, but not just that. Also because of your beautiful words: you write so beautifully and I agree with everything xx
I really love this. So beautifully captured- the push and pull, back and forth of mothering and creating felt like a real struggle in the early postpartum days but slowly I’m finding the hidden rhythms of this dance. One of many, many learning curves on this journey.❤️
"I create because I must. Because it connects me to the deepest parts of myself. Because it teaches me about how I mother. It moves me toward how I want to mother." Ahh I resonate with this so deeply. Since I became a mother (my baby is now 4 months old) this urge to create became so much stronger. While I was in my maidenhood, I was avoiding my art, procrastinating hard with creating. But now, it just feels like it's a necessity because I know that I am a better mother when I devote myself to my art. Thank you for this beautiful piece ❤️
I LOVE that you're having that experience since giving birth, Martina. I felt it and processed it for the whole first year before beginning to actually create through writing this Substack. Looking back, I wish I would have taken the time for myself during that first year because it would have been even more raw & connected. But that portal is SO strong, isn't it? I've found that it hasn't gone away even now at 2 years postpartum, it keeps getting stronger as long as I tend to it. Thank you for sharing your experience!
“She understands that having children didn’t stifle her dreams, it transformed them. And she works within those walls of raising babies to create her life’s work.” 🕊️
Oh beautiful heart words... I feel it all. The transformation that shattered my previous creative existence when my babies chose me. Maverick is one lucky little soul to have you as her Mama and guide. Xxx
Just cried reading this with all that is going in on the world, but not just that. Also because of your beautiful words: you write so beautifully and I agree with everything xx
Aww thank you Laura. I’m really grateful it resonated with you ❤️
Love this so much. I’m a brand new mama and this brought me so much comfort -- felt so seen while reading your words 🤍
Oh that makes me so happy to hear, Jak! Congratulations, you’ve entered such a magical new journey!
I really love this. So beautifully captured- the push and pull, back and forth of mothering and creating felt like a real struggle in the early postpartum days but slowly I’m finding the hidden rhythms of this dance. One of many, many learning curves on this journey.❤️
Sooo many learning curves! I love that this resonated with you. And the push and pull is soo real.
Beautiful words Hunter
Thank you!!
"I create because I must. Because it connects me to the deepest parts of myself. Because it teaches me about how I mother. It moves me toward how I want to mother." Ahh I resonate with this so deeply. Since I became a mother (my baby is now 4 months old) this urge to create became so much stronger. While I was in my maidenhood, I was avoiding my art, procrastinating hard with creating. But now, it just feels like it's a necessity because I know that I am a better mother when I devote myself to my art. Thank you for this beautiful piece ❤️
I LOVE that you're having that experience since giving birth, Martina. I felt it and processed it for the whole first year before beginning to actually create through writing this Substack. Looking back, I wish I would have taken the time for myself during that first year because it would have been even more raw & connected. But that portal is SO strong, isn't it? I've found that it hasn't gone away even now at 2 years postpartum, it keeps getting stronger as long as I tend to it. Thank you for sharing your experience!
“Being a creative mother is standing in our power while also embodying softness.” Ooh I felt this line, Hunter! Stunning writing 💫
So glad this line spoke to you, Sarah! Thank you so much!
“She understands that having children didn’t stifle her dreams, it transformed them. And she works within those walls of raising babies to create her life’s work.” 🕊️
Yessss, I'm so glad you liked this line.
Oh that last line. ✨
Ugh killed me when I wrote it. Haha
In the best way of course
I felt like that in my last post. Like ok I’m done, I’ve done it! 😍🥰😍
Hahah yes! When you give yourself goosebumps you're like, "I've made it" 😂
Right?!! And actually my pal just quoted it back to me so I got that lovely confirmation too!! 🪄
Ahh that's the best!!
Oh beautiful heart words... I feel it all. The transformation that shattered my previous creative existence when my babies chose me. Maverick is one lucky little soul to have you as her Mama and guide. Xxx
Yes, so so true. What a transformation it becomes. Thank you!
“And when she wakes, I will also be a mother” - oh you got me!!!
This is so touching Hunter. Thank you.