Every Monday and Thursday at motherscope.com you will find a new story or poem written by one of our 31 regular contributors from around the world.
At Motherscope, we believe stories are unique and universal. Our mission is to democratize writing and storytelling by elevating the voices of mothers. We believe reading stories is a self-exploratory and unifying experience. When we receive and celebrate another mother's story, we become open to honoring our own.
These stories are here to keep you company, remind you you're never alone on this motherhood journey, and inspire you to take the time to write your own.
Welcome Home and Other Poems
By Chelsy Meyer | from “Welcome Home” - It seems impossible now / That you emerged from my body / This small, creamy baby / A small piece of my soul / Who screamed upon your entry to this world / But stopped once you entered my arms / Like you knew / You were home / And I knew it, too.
Finding the Courage to Let Him Fly
By Chelsy Meyer | “Some woman at the park . . . tried to take Dominic,” I choked out. The last word, my son’s name, came out as a sob. I struggled to explain what happened while keeping my emotions in check. I knew calling my husband would be the thing that tore down the wall holding back my tears as I stood in front of the police officers.
Notes from a Drowning Mother
By Chelsy Meyer | “It took 13 months to admit my depression.” That’s what the note says in the Notes app on my phone under the heading “Thoughts”, which is a catchall heading for any story, feeling — or yes, thought — I feel like I need to write down to remember later.