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A collection of 9 posts

Auntyhood, the unexpected expansion of motherhood

Auntyhood opened my heart in unexpected ways. From the moment my niece was conceived to the day she ran into my arms, I learned that motherhood expands beyond our own children. Through nieces, nephews, and community, we discover new forms of love, presence, and connection.

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The Irreplaceable Love of a Mother Biblical Stories of Loss and Resilience

The loss of a mother leaves a void nothing can replace. Reflecting on recent deaths of mothers and my own grief for my grandma, I’m reminded of how deep, unconditional, and irreplaceable a mother’s love is. This piece explores that ache, its impact on children, and the hope that still remains.

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Mommy guilt and Career Advancement

Leaving my young daughters to pursue a dream felt unbearable. Through tears, distance, and mommy guilt, I learned resilience, trust in God, and the delicate balance between motherhood and career advancement.

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A mothers love, loss and spaces in between

Sometimes love is felt most deeply in the moments apart. This story reflects on a mother’s struggle with distance, a daughter’s honest words, and the loss of a dear friend reminding us that even when goodbyes come, a mother’s love never truly leaves.

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Motherhood Beyond Biology: The Power of Women Who Mother Without Giving Birth

In her heartfelt story, Nicole reminds us that motherhood goes far beyond biology. Through two women who never bore children yet nurtured her deeply, she discovered that true motherhood is an act of love, compassion, and presence not just the gift of birth.

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Grieving Mothers: In Memory of My Grandmother’s Nurturing Love

Mourning a grandmother, the mother figure whose love felt like home, reveals how even in grief, faith sustains us, and how their legacy shapes the way we mother today.

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Deromanticizing Motherhood: My First Day Back at Work

Motherhood is beautiful, but not always picture-perfect. My first months were filled with sleepless nights, tears, pain, and even fear when my newborn developed sepsis. Yet in it all, I discovered that the struggles we rarely speak of are what truly shape us as mothers.

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IS A CAESAREAN SECTION (CS) A SUPERNATURAL CHILDBIRTH?

I believed God for a supernatural birth but His miracle came through a C-section. It wasn’t what I prayed for, but it saved my baby. This is a testimony of faith, surrender, and divine intervention in unexpected ways.

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Welcome to Mama’s Narratives

Welcome to Mama’s Narratives, a space where the real journeys of African mothers meet faith, resilience, and honest storytelling. Through personal reflections and shared experiences, this blog invites you to explore the joys and struggles of motherhood in today’s Africa and to share your own story.