Powerful women need powerful guides
I’ve realised over the years that to do that kind of work - the kind that doesn’t just support a birth, but transforms a whole becoming - I can’t just read a book and rock up on the day.
I have to embody the investment that people make in me.
The patriarchy wants you to feel bad about this (don’t let it win)
Suddenly, anything that felt nourishing, expansive, or supportive for me… became harder to justify.
My needs started slipping beneath the surface. And the message was loud and clear. You come second now.
Who Were You Before You Had Children?
What’s actually radical is that we’ve been conditioned to believe birth belongs in a hospital, strapped to a machine, under fluorescent lights, and surrounded by people who might not even know your name. So, let’s bust some myths.
Here's What I've Learnt This Week
Now let me tell you something, there’s something about buying a car - or trying to return one - that reveals exactly how women are expected to behave.
Be agreeable. Don’t question the expert. Don’t push too hard. Don’t be difficult. And whatever you do, don’t raise your voice.