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The Untold Emotional Toll of Premature Birth and How to Rebuild After Trauma
After experiencing preeclampsia, an emergency C-section, and a long NICU stay, Paula Yoast shares the emotional toll of premature birth and what helped her begin healing from the trauma.
How Do You Grieve the Loss of Your Old Self While Healing From Trauma?
Healing from trauma can bring an unexpected kind of grief: missing the person you used to be. Learn how to honor your past self, reclaim the parts of you that still matter, and move forward without returning to old survival patterns.
When "Good Enough" Is More Than Enough: Parenting Through Postnatal Challenges and ADHD
Perfection isn't what your child needs most. In this episode of Mamahood After Trauma, Emily Cleghorn and Emily Beacher explore how letting go of perfectionism, embracing neurodivergence, and parenting with authenticity can help mothers break cycles of shame and build deeper connection with themselves and their children.
Rediscovering Yourself After Trauma: When Survival No Longer Defines You
If you've spent years in survival mode, it can be hard to know who you are once the chaos begins to quiet. In this blog, Emily Cleghorn explores how trauma shapes our identity and shares practical steps to help you reconnect with yourself and embrace the person you're becoming.
When Life Feels Like a Storm: Building Your Shelter Through Trauma Recovery
When life feels overwhelming, healing can seem impossible. In this blog recap of Mamahood After Trauma, Emily Cleghorn and trauma recovery expert Tori Janney share practical, compassionate steps to help mothers move beyond survival, regulate their nervous systems, and begin breaking generational cycles of trauma.
Mama, You’re Not Messing Up: Embracing Imperfection After Trauma
Trauma can make every parenting decision feel uncertain, leaving mothers trapped in cycles of self-doubt and second-guessing. In this blog recap, Emily Cleghorn explains why perfection isn't the goal and shares practical ways to rebuild self-trust, repair after mistakes, and parent with greater confidence and peace.