The Rustic Mother was born after the most trying time in my life. A trial I never expected to walk through. Within 3 years I became pregnant, a planned pregnancy, I had a traumatic hospital transfer from my home birth that turned into a cesarean birth, and soon after little my husband confessed he was having an affair. Just like that I went from a stay at home mom planning our family, homestead and life together, to a divorced single mom with a 1 year old baby girl.

My life flipped upside down and I was living what I thought was a nightmare. But God….

The experience transformed me into a new person, one who never wanted to see another woman experience such trials alone. Fortunately for me I come from a long line of women who have seen their fair share of trials, from natural births, raising children alone, divorces, mental health, and addiction.. You could say we were no strangers to tragedy. My family and friends carried me through that difficult time. The Women in my family walked beside me as I rebuilt.

I rebuilt stronger and better than before. I realized my strength as a mother and a woman. I stayed strong for my little girl who luckily was so young and attached to me that the transition for her was smooth. I’ve stood my ground through the divorce, fought for my rights and my baby. I kept my childhood home that & I got custody of my daughter.

I persevered through the hard moments and created a better life for me and my child. But I realized that wasn't enough. I realized that motherhood is an experience best walked alongside others, with access to resources and a community willing to be your rock when you’re struggling.

So I created The Rustic Mother . So that I could offer my experience up. My story, my healing. To offer resources and wisdom to other mothers in the trenches. So no woman, no mother, would walk this path alone.

You can heal, you can rebuild. You can become the Mother you desire to be! From whatever your experience, whether its abuse and domestic violence, birth trauma, or the ordinary struggles of motherhood & womanhood, marriage or divorce.

The Rustic Mother is here to offer up a hand as you walk through every season of Motherhood.