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Atara Parkinson

After motherhood left her feeling disconnected, ashamed, and exhausted, Atara confronted her postpartum rage and began a journey of healing and self-reclamation. Through connection, nourishment, and inner work, she rediscovered a radiant, grounded version of herself she now truly loves.

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Maureen Bjerke

At 19, Maureen becomes pregnant and experiences the devastating loss of her son at 19 weeks. She moves through profound grief, guilt, and silence, carrying the pain of motherhood without a living child. Over time, Maureen begins to honor her son, embrace her identity as a mother, and hold space for a grief that never disappears…but softens.

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Alanna Rhinard

After postpartum depression, profound grief, and years of alcohol addiction fueled by anxiety and loss, she reached rock bottom and chose sobriety, entering treatment to reclaim her life. Through recovery, community, and self-trust, she broke generational cycles of addiction and emerged present, strong, and fiercely devoted to her family.

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Laura Brin

After a sudden preterm birth during COVID, Laura’s son is taken to the NICU, leaving her alone in fear and isolation. Over weeks of uncertainty, she navigates anxiety, loneliness, and the weight of new motherhood. Through support, therapy, and perseverance, Laura begins to heal—finding strength, connection, and renewed confidence as a mother.

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Mindy Misener

After a powerful, intervention-free birth turned into a fight for her life through hemorrhage and infection, she learned that true strength lies not in control, but in surrender, community, and healing.

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Maggie Yount

Recovering from a traumatic accident that left her with a brain injury, Maggie rebuilt her body and mind through nutrition, movement, and mindfulness. While healing, she trusted her strength and advocated for an empowered birth, transforming her trauma into a purpose of helping others.

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Rachel Schmidt

After miscarriage, illness, and months of infertility, Rachel found healing through deep spiritual surrender. What followed felt miraculous—a natural conception once she finally let go—bringing her daughter Kinley into the world, a symbol of renewal, strength, and the sacred rhythm of life and loss.

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Alison Fischer

A mother’s intuition wakes her just in time to survive a deadly placental abruption, leading to the emergency birth of her daughter Mira. Each night, as Mira sleeps against her arm, she feels deep gratitude for their shared survival and unbreakable bond.

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La’Erica Conner-Sims

After losing her mother as a child, La’Erica enters motherhood carrying unresolved grief and anxiety. While raising her two young children, she confronts depression, panic, and the weight of generational trauma. Through therapy and self-reflection, she begins to heal—learning to manage her fears, protect her children, and reclaim her sense of self. In facing her past, La’Erica discovers resilience, growth, and the courage to break cycles for the next generation.

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Rebecca Schlender

After years of infertility and loss, she welcomed her daughter Estelle, then found her second daughter through adoption—a perfect, destined match that felt like the promise of the stars fulfilled.

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Laci Larson

Recovering from mental health struggles and poverty, Lacy fought to be seen and held.

She ultimately reclaimed rest, permission, and balance by stepping back from expectations and choosing what she needed for her survival and thriving.

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Lauren Collette

After years of infertility and a pregnancy marked by loneliness, Lauren gives birth to her son, Paxton. Facing heartbreak, breastfeeding struggles, and single motherhood, she discovers her own resilience and the quiet strength of building a life for the two of them—together.

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Beverly Hosford

After one idyllic birth and one traumatic, she found healing through faith, rest, and community—emerging grounded in resilience and gratitude for all that motherhood holds.

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Rachel Murray

During her first pregnancy, Rachel is overwhelmed by anxiety and fear for her baby’s health, which continues into a difficult birth and isolating postpartum period. Through confronting her mental health struggles and learning to ask for support, she discovers resilience, self-compassion, and a new understanding of motherhood.

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Suzanne Bendick

After a lifetime of preparing for motherhood, Suzanne was unprepared for its raw reality. Through exhaustion, fear, and deep love, she discovered that motherhood isn’t about perfection but surrender, connection, and finding strength in shared struggle.

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