Happy June!
As I switch out of on-call status, I just want time to process all of the beautiful & not so beautiful moments that took place in May. Clients that I have developed great relationships with over the past 5-6 months had their babies. I feel like my closest friends have given birth & I want to relish in that. I want to relish in how happy birthwork makes me, how comfortable & peaceful it feels to live life doing the things that bring me the most joy.
I also want time to process those not so beautiful moments. The conversations about maternal mortality, low doula reimbursement rates, and the high burnout rate that exists within the doulaverse.
So, I guess I just need time. Time to recognize my newness in this space. I have to remind myself often that I am still new here, that I deserve the same grace & compassion that I extend to others.
This month, I will focus on being intentional, soaking up as much sun as I possibly can & re-centering my nervous system.
Wishing you a month full of intentionally beautiful moments.