Suzanne Bendick Suzanne Bendick

Something is Wrong

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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Suzanne Bendick Suzanne Bendick

Trading the Wine Witch for Mother

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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Suzanne Bendick Suzanne Bendick

Finding Lucy  

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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Suzanne Bendick Suzanne Bendick

They Were There All Along

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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Suzanne Bendick Suzanne Bendick

Birth is Gonna Rock Your World

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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Suzanne Bendick Suzanne Bendick

The Woman in the Mirror

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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Suzanne Bendick Suzanne Bendick

My Body Kept the Score

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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Suzanne Bendick Suzanne Bendick

Unheld in Motherhood

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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Suzanne Bendick Suzanne Bendick

Getting Kinley Here

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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Suzanne Bendick Suzanne Bendick

I Am Not Alone

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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