The Village Journal is a collection of reflections, real stories, and practical wisdom for women and mothers.

In the everyday moments, the hurried mornings, the heavy afternoons, the small victories and quiet doubts, there is a deeper story unfolding.
A story of change, of resilience, of becoming.

Here, we gather articles that speak to the realities of matrescence, mental health, and well-being.
Honest conversations. Gentle guidance. Practical support for the seasons of motherhood.

Because you were never meant to do this alone.

Why I Work With Mothers.
Jo Atkinson Jo Atkinson

Why I Work With Mothers.

When people ask me why I choose to work with mothers, the answer runs deeper than a job title or a professional interest.

It’s something woven into who I am, shaped by my own experience of becoming a mother — and by the immense transformation, beauty, and difficulty that comes with it.

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My Journey With Perinatal Depression & Anxiety.
Jo Atkinson Jo Atkinson

My Journey With Perinatal Depression & Anxiety.

I am grieving

But I'm not grieving the loss of a baby. I'm grieving the loss of the kind of mother I wanted to be and I'm never going to get the chance to do this again. To do it differently with all the knowledge I have now. 

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