Weekly Journal

The Weekly Journal is a quiet space for mothers navigating parenthood without their own mum, whether through estrangement, grief, distance, or never having had that support at all.

Each week, I share gentle reflections on parenting without a village.

 

 

Latest Entry

Comparison Feels Different Without A Village

Comparison is a natural part of being human, but when you are parenting without a village it can feel sharper and heavier. This piece explores how comparison is often less about parenting itself, and more about grief for the support and ease others seem to have.

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