Cathy L
📍PERTH, WA
Tell us about you as a mum right now — what does this season of motherhood look like for you?
Rebirth. Building a business on my own. Small circle. My daughter and my FIFO husband. Lost friendships after motherhood and learning to love having a small circle and being my own village on most days.
What were you doing before motherhood?
I was a cabin crew then a scaffolder to then being a mum. Currently working full time as a project admin and building my kids clothing line once everyone is in bed
How did you come into motherhood?
Post partum was rough. Had to grieve not having my own mother and a FIFO husband I barely remember my first six months. Cried a lot .. but loving my new life 3 years on.
What is something you're currently navigating as a mum?
My emotions and doing everything for everyone around me without losing myself. Slowly rebuilding myself quietly.
What has been bringing you joy lately?
The calm and quiet. The fact that i’m learning to not let the outside noise get to me. The moments with my 3 year old.
Was there a moment that really shaped your experience as a mum?
A lot of things shifted after I gave birth. One thing was to see people for who they really are. Who I could count on when I was at my lowest with a newborn in my arms and no one to go to. My biggest challenge was to cut people out completely...people who I thought was my "village". This made me resilient and strong
What’s something that’s felt harder than you expected?
Not having my mother around.
How has motherhood changed you?
That I don’t have to impress anyone. As long as my daughter is safe fed and happy thats all thats counts
What’s something people don’t always see about your life as a mum?:
They don’t see is how much holding it together actually takes.
I’m always the funny one. The go to one. The one thats always smiling.
What would you say to another mum who might be feeling the same way you have?
You are doing just fine. Do you. Do what you want how you want. Let them. You dont have to shrink who you are for others. The little human you brought to this world loves you for who you are
Is there someone who has supported you in this season of motherhood that you’d love to give a little shoutout to?
My sister
My best supporter Holly and Claven
And my husband
