ON MOTHERHOOD
FEATURED POSTS
WHERE POWERFUL STORIES MEET EVERYDAY TRUTH //
WHERE POWERFUL STORIES MEET EVERYDAY TRUTH //
Beige
One. Two. Three.
Heave.
How can I breathe through contractions
when I’m about to throw up
Matriarchal Audacity
What does it mean to have matriarchal audacity?
And more poignantly, what is the definition when it’s steeped in honesty and the complex of lived experiences through pregnancy, birthing humans, and the metamorphosis into motherhood?
A Mother’s Day
I wonder who convinced a generation of mothers to
never have a say or a break.
I wonder what my mother’s full recovery would look like?
But i’ll be at work, probably won’t think too much
about it while your workday awaits you.
My Birthing Tale
‘You could die, the baby as well' he explained, ‘you need to be admitted immediately’ he continued. My worst nightmare was coming to past, I didn’t want to be cut open. Most importantly I also didn’t want to endanger my baby or myself. Sure this pregnancy had seemed to span years especially in the last trimester.
In Conversation With Sandra
In this conversation we speak with Sandra about what it means to be a Black woman roaster, her evolving definition of success as she builds from the ground up and some beautiful changes on the horizon.
In Conversation With Joanna
At the intersection of arts, community and youth work, Joanna is reimagining what it means to show up fully. Now, as she steps away from her role as creative director at Never Was Average, she’s turning toward something new.
Bangkok, Thailand
If you travel via coffee shops, this Bangkok guide for is for you.
We spent our days wandering side streets & hopping on grab bikes to experience as much of the local coffee scene as we could. Along the way we stumbled across art galleries, bao shops, antique stores, vintage emporiums and bustling shopping streets.
Tajah on Motherhood
Motherhood becomes who you are. No matter how many hats you put on and take off Motherhood remains forever.
Behind The Scenes: Enoye
Community to me represents the people you share your culture and values with. People who you trust and are loyal.
In Conversation With: Kim Hyacinthe
Seeing them on reminds me that I can do and wear whatever I want and not really care what others might think.
Behind The Scenes: Yamiini
My favourite ways to express myself creatively is through movement, whether that be through dance, yoga etc.
Introducing LISTEN, An Online Journal
With Listen I hope to create a community for women to come together and connect over mutual experiences.
Our team at Listen wants to hear it. We’re always looking for new ways to engage with our community, and we want YOU to be a part of it. Our mission is to provide a platform where everyone is able to share their stories and feel heard. We truly believe that everyone has something unique to say.
If you have a personal story that you think is worth sharing with the world, we're here to help you tell YOUR story.
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