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A gathering place for women who are building homes, raising families, and walking with Jesus.

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If you're not sure how to start your piece, this simple structure can help guide your story. You don’t need to follow it perfectly — it’s simply a helpful way to organize your thoughts.

Most posts end up around 800–1,200 words, but don’t worry about hitting an exact number. Focus on sharing your experience honestly.

1. Begin with a real moment

Start by sharing a moment or season from your journey. It might be a difficult season, a quiet realization, or a meaningful memory. Invite readers into the experience.

Examples:

  • A moment when motherhood felt overwhelming

  • A season where God met you in a powerful way

  • A lesson learned through hardship

  • A simple moment that changed your perspective

2. What were you learning in that season?

Share what that experience taught you. How did it shape your faith, your perspective, or the way you approach motherhood? This is where readers begin to connect with the deeper meaning behind the story.

3. What truth would you share with another woman?

If another mother were sitting across the table from you, what would you want her to know? Offer encouragement, wisdom, or a reminder that helped you through that season. This is often the most powerful part of the story.

4. Leave readers with hope

End with a short reflection that points readers toward hope.

This might be:

  • a reminder about God’s faithfulness

  • encouragement for mothers in a similar season

  • a lesson you’re still learning

Share your voice & story

Frequently Asked Questions

  • For years I found myself longing for a space where mothers could talk honestly about real life.

    Not just the polished moments.

    But the hard ones too.

    Postpartum struggles.
    Long nights with sick babies.
    Solo parenting during demanding work schedules.
    Busy seasons that stretch every ounce of energy we have.

    As a mom of six raising our family on an old farmstead in Minnesota — with a husband who works long shifts in law enforcement and fire service — I know how heavy motherhood can feel sometimes.

    And I also know how powerful it is when women share wisdom with one another.

    So little by little, in the margins of my days, The Motherhood Menagerie began to take shape.

    A place for stories.
    Encouragement.
    Practical wisdom.
    Faith-filled reminders.

    And voices from women walking this same road.

  • Joining The Motherhood Menagerie simply means becoming part of the conversation.

    Some women join by sharing their stories.
    Others contribute encouragement, lessons learned, or practical wisdom.

    Your voice matters because someone else is walking through a season you’ve already experienced.

    Ways women may contribute include:

    • Guest blog posts
    • Personal stories from motherhood
    • Faith reflections
    • Encouragement for specific seasons (postpartum, toddlers, teens, etc.)
    • Practical rhythms that help bring peace into a home
    • Lessons learned the hard way
    • Hope for women who feel overwhelmed

    This is not about writing perfectly.

    It’s about sharing honestly.

  • The Motherhood Menagerie is for women who:

    • Love Jesus and want their homes rooted in faith
    • Believe motherhood is sacred work
    • Value honesty over perfection
    • Want to encourage other women walking similar paths
    • Are willing to share what God has taught them

    You don’t need to be a professional writer.

    You just need a story and a heart for encouraging others.

  • If you feel drawn to be part of this space, I would love to hear from you.

    Start by telling me a little about yourself:

    • Your name
    • Where you're from
    • A little about your family
    • What season of motherhood you’re in
    • Any topics you might feel called to write about

    You can send that here:

    📧 themotherhoodmenagerie@gmail.com

    Or fill out the short form below.

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    Once I hear from you, we can talk about the next steps and how your story might fit into this growing community.

  • • Faith during hard seasons of motherhood
    • Rhythms that bring peace to busy homes
    • Postpartum encouragement
    • Marriage during demanding work seasons
    • Raising children with strong faith
    • Creating meaningful family traditions
    • Lessons learned through hardship