More than “mom”

Why is it that we struggle with wanting to be more than mom?

When I began this blogging journey, it was about two main things.

1. Surviving the loss of my daughter Kathryn.
2. Spreading awareness about TTTS and other maternal, infant, and children’s health issues as an advocate.

I believe I have, and will continue to do those things.

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I have found that I love using my voice to have an impact on our world and society. I love sharing what I learn and being a part of the bigger picture. I love to give back.

But I have found something else along the way as well. I love having a purpose that is bigger than me and bigger than just being a mom.

I know, I know. That immediately causes some people discomfort. After all, isn’t being a mother the most important job we ever have?

I don’t think so. Yes, raising children IS indeed ONE of the most important things I’ll ever do. It truly is. And it’s something I do every.single.day.

But I also found that there is more to me than that. I am more than “mom.” I have skills and abilities and I LOVE using them.

I love what we’ve started at Lose the Cape – growing a community of moms who will encourage and support each other throughout ALL stages and phases of motherhood, regardless of our choices.

I love what I am doing through Kat Biggie Press – publishing books! And with Write.Publish.Sell – where I am helping other moms like me, who want to contribute to their family or grow their writing careers while raising a family, have success.

I absolutely loved interviewing 45 experts on mindset, motivation, entrepreneurship, business tools, writing and publishing, and PR and marketing for the Virtual Conference I am hosting in June for bloggers, writers, VAs, mompreneurs. It’s Called Career Beyond Your Blog and it’s free, so check it out!

I’ll continue to share about health, well-being, grief, loss, and advocacy, because that’s who I am. That’s what I’ve become. And that’s a large part of my gift. But I also want to reach moms and let them know –

“It’s okay to care about YOU too. It’s okay to want something more than motherhood. And it’s certainly okay to do those things simultaneously.”

I’m a writer, and I will write.

What makes you more than mom?