Raw Realities – Sharing the Unfiltered Truths of Motherhood by Elvisa van der Leden- Coromind Issue 17, 2024

Becoming a parent is like going through a second puberty. You can know all the theories, but nothing can prepare you for the lived experience. It can unveil things about you that you weren’t aware of. It can test your relationships. And while each overall journey is different to the next, there are many shared moments and feelings between all parents. It can feel like you’ve joined a secret club – particularly when you become a mother. www.coromind.nz