Moms Like Me, a powerful, multi-dimensional event to raise awareness, lessen shame, and provide resources and information about the perinatal experience happens every year in Bozeman, Montana. Many mothers and families feel alone during the major life transition of growing a family. The goal of Moms Like Me is to change that - to air the laundry, so to speak - so that parents everywhere will look around and feel, "yes, me too. I am not alone, we are not alone." By building community, Moms Like Me creates a safe space for connection and a bridge to local resources.
We are seeking storytellers for our 2021 event!
This year has been anything but ordinary and we believe, especially during this time that people need connection. Storytellers will work with each other and local author, teacher, and writing coach Molly Caro May to develop their stories and share them with the public. The process and act of sharing is monumental -- an essential part of being human. It not only benefits the storyteller, but alters everyone present. We are currently planning for an outdoor event in mid July, although our planning committee is prepared to pivot based on the health and safety of our community.
As an organization Roots Family Collaborative is working to provide a safe and equitable space for all parents to feel included. This is also true for Moms Like Me. We respect that every individual has come to parenting in an unique way, everyBODY has a story to share, and every story is worth sharing. If you are interested in developing and sharing your story we support you and encourage you to apply.
We are seeking diversity in all stories including, but not limited to this list below:
Infertility and loss
Working moms / Stay at home dads
Twin parents
Single parents
BIPOC parents
Adoptive parents
LGBTQ parents
Dads
Foster to Adoption
Interracial marriage
Teen parents
To apply, please send an email to hello@rootsfamilycollaborative.com including your story, your desire to share publicly, and any details you feel we should know. Please keep it brief -- no more than one page. No pressure to have it perfectly polished. We will be accepting applications until Dec. 2, 2020. The committee will review submissions and contact you to set up a meeting to answer questions and discuss your commitment.
Thanks to all of our incredibly generous sponsors who are making this event come to life -- we are SO grateful for your dedication to supporting moms and families in the Gallatin Valley!
Bozeman Health Women's Specialists, Big Sky Fertility and Wellness: Acupuncture and TCM , The Hays Dental Group , Dino Drop In , Gallatin Valley Pediatric Dentistry , Bozeman Dentistry , Active Family Chiropractic & Wellness , Alpenglow Family Dentistry, Kate Robinett Holley, NorthWestern Energy, Bozeman Cohousing, Copper Whiskey Bar & Grill, MOMS Club of Bozeman, MT, Susan Murray, Obvious Advertising , Our Yoga, Sharie Rucker, Shannon Sepulveda , Spring Integrative Health, Wags and Smiles, LLC, Jennifer Viciedo Kirk.
And to those businesses and individuals who have generously donated to our raffle baskets:
Pure Barre Bozeman,Owenhouse Ace Hardware, Treeline Coffee Roasters, Copper Whiskey Bar and Grill, Excel PT, Alpenglow Family Dentistry, Little Bird Painting, Mandy St Aubyn, Baby Logic, RUSI,Natural Baby Company, Wild Crumb, Jenny Lazar Photography,Farmer's Daughters Cafe and Eatery,Harmonized Healing, Active Family Chiropractic and Wellness,Big Sky Fertility and Wellness, Motherly Birth and Wellness, Tethered Fit, EnsoNatural Medicine,Spring Integrative Health, Blissful Kundalini Yoga, Rootstock Acupuncture, Bozeman Breastfeeding Services, Tree of Life Doula Care.
Bozeman Health Women's Specialists, Big Sky Fertility and Wellness: Acupuncture and TCM , The Hays Dental Group , Dino Drop In , Gallatin Valley Pediatric Dentistry , Bozeman Dentistry , Active Family Chiropractic & Wellness , Alpenglow Family Dentistry, Kate Robinett Holley, NorthWestern Energy, Bozeman Cohousing, Copper Whiskey Bar & Grill, MOMS Club of Bozeman, MT, Susan Murray, Obvious Advertising , Our Yoga, Sharie Rucker, Shannon Sepulveda , Spring Integrative Health, Wags and Smiles, LLC, Jennifer Viciedo Kirk.
And to those businesses and individuals who have generously donated to our raffle baskets:
Pure Barre Bozeman,Owenhouse Ace Hardware, Treeline Coffee Roasters, Copper Whiskey Bar and Grill, Excel PT, Alpenglow Family Dentistry, Little Bird Painting, Mandy St Aubyn, Baby Logic, RUSI,Natural Baby Company, Wild Crumb, Jenny Lazar Photography,Farmer's Daughters Cafe and Eatery,Harmonized Healing, Active Family Chiropractic and Wellness,Big Sky Fertility and Wellness, Motherly Birth and Wellness, Tethered Fit, EnsoNatural Medicine,Spring Integrative Health, Blissful Kundalini Yoga, Rootstock Acupuncture, Bozeman Breastfeeding Services, Tree of Life Doula Care.
History of Moms Like Me
In the spring of 2016 following a series of inspirational and tragic events that highlighted the need for maternal mental health support, a group of engaged mothers and professionals rallied to form the Maternal Mental Health Collective to “do something” about the lack of resources for postpartum women in the Gallatin Valley. The initial collective included psychotherapists, lactation counselors, doulas, naturopaths, and other proactive mothers who worked tirelessly to put together the first annual event, Moms Like Me: Shattering the Myth of the Postpartum Experience in February 2017. Over 150 people attended the first Moms Like Me event to hear three women sharing their heartfelt stories of the postpartum experience followed by a panel of professionals working in this developmental stage.
Based on the enthusiastic response from the community and the hundreds of families undergoing the transition from pregnancy to parenthood every year, the collective acknowledged the need to host this event annually. To support their efforts, Roots Family Collaborative stepped in to provide sustainability and ensure that the committee is poised to proactively address maternal mental health in our community.
In May 2018, Moms Like Me celebrated over 100 people at the second annual event, showcasing three new storytellers and seven professionals. The committee continues to stay connected with the local community on social media providing information and resources. Each year, the Moms Like Me planning committee is dedicated to improving the experience to best meet the needs of our community.
The third annual Moms Like Me on March 3, 2019 at the historic Rialto downtown Bozeman was a HUGE success, hosting over 200 people to raise awareness, shed light on the realities of the postpartum experience and connect the community to resources.
Connect with Moms Like Me on Facebook
In the spring of 2016 following a series of inspirational and tragic events that highlighted the need for maternal mental health support, a group of engaged mothers and professionals rallied to form the Maternal Mental Health Collective to “do something” about the lack of resources for postpartum women in the Gallatin Valley. The initial collective included psychotherapists, lactation counselors, doulas, naturopaths, and other proactive mothers who worked tirelessly to put together the first annual event, Moms Like Me: Shattering the Myth of the Postpartum Experience in February 2017. Over 150 people attended the first Moms Like Me event to hear three women sharing their heartfelt stories of the postpartum experience followed by a panel of professionals working in this developmental stage.
Based on the enthusiastic response from the community and the hundreds of families undergoing the transition from pregnancy to parenthood every year, the collective acknowledged the need to host this event annually. To support their efforts, Roots Family Collaborative stepped in to provide sustainability and ensure that the committee is poised to proactively address maternal mental health in our community.
In May 2018, Moms Like Me celebrated over 100 people at the second annual event, showcasing three new storytellers and seven professionals. The committee continues to stay connected with the local community on social media providing information and resources. Each year, the Moms Like Me planning committee is dedicated to improving the experience to best meet the needs of our community.
The third annual Moms Like Me on March 3, 2019 at the historic Rialto downtown Bozeman was a HUGE success, hosting over 200 people to raise awareness, shed light on the realities of the postpartum experience and connect the community to resources.
Connect with Moms Like Me on Facebook
