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MOMS LIKE ME |
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.
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.
And our amazing Community Partners: Gabel Physical Therapy, Active Family Chiropractic, Yelllowstone Club Community Foundation, Mommies R Fit, Lexi Frank Newhall Therapy, Shannon Sepulveda, Lone Peak Pediatric Physical Therapy, Our Yoga, Tree of Life Doula Care, Child Care Connections, Maeve, Bridger Birthing, and Rachel Murray.
The 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.
The fourth annual Moms Like Me on March 8, 2020 at the historic Rialto, downtown Bozeman was an incredibly powerful event, with standing room only. The five storytellers shared honest and intimate glimpses into their lives and, for the first time ever, The Moms Like Me Mom Band took to the stage to share their hearts through music. It was a night to remember in so many ways.
The fifth annual Moms Like Me on July 11th, 2021 at the beautiful Gallatin River Hideaway was another success. With Covid-19 affecting the world throughout the previous year, we were able to gather outside together and connect to the powerful stories of four women. The Mom Band again took the stage and has become a staple for the event. It was heartwarming to see moms, parents, and families getting filling their buckets after so much struggle.
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Moms Like Me 2020 at the Rialto!
