identity shift after birth

The Hard Days With Overstimulated, Emotional AuDHD Children

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MTW Author: Jasmine Focus: AuDHD children and emotional overload Location: Melbourne, Australia AuDHD children Burnout Overstimulation Mums mental load AuDHD Children Burnout And Emotional Overload AuDHD children burnout is something many mums experience during periods of emotional overload, constant demands and sensory overwhelm. When kids become overstimulated, even small moments can feel intense and exhausting … Read more

Weight Gain, Survival Mode, and Motherhood: The Truth I Never See Online

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MTW Author: Jasmine Topic: Survival mode and motherhood Location: Melbourne, Australia Motherhood Survival mode Weight gain Stress Weight Gain, Survival Mode and Motherhood: The Truth I Never See Online Weight fluctuations, multiple pregnancies and survival mode weight gain are things I never see spoken about honestly online. Not in a way that reflects the reality … Read more

When You Know the Moments Matter but You Are Still in Survival

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MTW Author: Jasmine Topic: Survival mode and presence in motherhood Location: Melbourne, Australia Survival mode Motherhood Presence Nervous system When You Know The Moments Matter But You Are Still In Survival Moments matter survival is that strange place where you know the moments matter, but you still feel stuck in survival mode. You are there, … Read more

Matrescence: Understanding the Psychological Identity Shift After Becoming a Mother: Why Motherhood Changes Who You Are and Why That’s Normal

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Jump to Introduction What is matrescence? Why motherhood can feel like a full identity change The maternal brain and why you might feel “foggy” Matrescence and the mental load The emotional side of matrescence When matrescence overlaps with maternal mental health Matrescence in real life Gentle ways to support yourself through matrescence A compassionate reminder … Read more