A Whole Mother Story Blog

These are the stories we’re not supposed to tell. Reflections on grief, identity, and advocacy in motherhood, written to help you feel seen in the places that often go unspoken.

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Amanda Smith Amanda Smith

Why More Women Are Turning to Birth Trauma Therapists?

When birth doesn’t go as planned, the emotional weight can be hard to carry alone. More women are turning to birth trauma therapists—not because they’re broken, but because their story deserves to be heard, honored, and healed. This blog explores why birth trauma therapy matters and how it can help you reclaim your voice after a difficult birth.

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Jennie Hardman Jennie Hardman

When the Birth Plan Falls Apart: How to Process the Unwritten Story

You planned, hoped, prepared—and then everything changed. Maybe the monitors beeped. Maybe there was silence. Now, you're left holding both your baby and a story that doesn’t fit the script. This blog holds space for the grief, the rage, and the rituals that help rewrite the unwritten ending of a birth that didn’t go as planned.

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Jennie Hardman Jennie Hardman

Understanding Trauma in the Body After Birth

You’re not crazy. You’re not broken. What you're feeling might not be "just stress"; it might be postpartum trauma stored deep in your body. This post explores why healing isn't just about talking but about listening to the wisdom your body’s been holding all along.

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