Mothers Circle
A Supportive Space for You

When I began facilitating mothers' circles, I realized how much the mothers (I also had single fathers and fathers on paternity leave – but I'll expand on that separately) who joined needed a space that understood them, a space that made them feel validated, and allowed them to see other women experiencing what they were going through. For some, it was their first child; there were also mothers of second, third, and even fourth children. Some mothers spoke more, while others came just to listen. We shared, opened up, and of course, shed some tears – and how could we not, we also ate, because who better than another mom understands how important it is to find time for yourself? And when you're surrounded by other mothers, you can take a moment to breathe and remember that, above all, you are also a woman.

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When our baby is born, we find ourselves filled with love, hope, and a great sense of responsibility. In a world where our lives have become so modern and technological, we may forget that once, before all this progress, we were part of a warm, supportive tribal circle.

In the past, life was completely different. Mothers lived in close-knit communities, often in tribes or small villages, and raising children was a collective effort. There was a natural circle of support where every woman knew she wasn’t alone. Grandmothers, aunts, sisters, and neighbors were an inseparable part of a new mother's life. They were there to help, advise, support, and sometimes just to listen.

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Mothers didn't have to face everything on their own. It was understood that it takes a village to raise a child, and the responsibility and care were shared among all community members. Social and family bonds were strong, and the feeling of loneliness was almost non-existent.

Today, reality has changed. We live in big cities or suburbs, often far from our extended families, and as someone living in another country, I deeply understand the mothers among you who have migrated or are on relocation. The mothers I meet often talk to me about coping alone with all the challenges of raising a child.

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The first weeks after giving birth, the lack of sleep, the worries, the questions that don’t always have answers – all of these can feel very overwhelming when you don’t have someone nearby who has been through it and can offer support and help.

Over the years, I have facilitated circles and witnessed how genuine friendships are formed. Some mothers returned to the circles with their second child and are still in contact to this day.

I’ve facilitated in-person circles and online ones. I make sure the circles remain intimate and, of course, serve as a safe space.

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We are here for each other, and together we can bring back the sense of community and support into our lives and the lives of our children.