Spark

By Simone Woods

Becoming a mother to her son encouraged Simone Woods to rediscover her creative self. Read More

MOTHERHOOD | Sarosh Nandwani examines the overlap of being, and not being, a mother.

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ARRIVAL | Amy Feldman shares how the first days of motherhood changed her expectations of bonding with her baby.

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ROCKED AWAKE | Judy Darley shares her interpretation of the changeling myth, where nature creeps in.

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MOTHERBOND | Jo Somerset evokes the pushes and pulls between a child and parent.

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ON HOW MOTHERHOOD HELD ME BACK FROM MYSELF AND I WAS GRATEFUL | The necessity of stasis has given Laura White peace – but wild nights aren’t forgotten.

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FOR CHRISTMAS, NOT FOR LIFE | ‘I’m growing me’. Read Rachel Belward’s reflections of a young woman.

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THE BET | Ferhana Jameel’s poem questions the true cost of a bargain made by a mother years ago.

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LOUD & CLEAR | Kate Todd writes about a body changed and new life.

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Genesis

Rachel Jeffcoat writes about motherhood, and the messy yet wonderful life that having a child creates. Read More