You're Invited: Free Virtual Support Group For New Moms
Motherhood is beautiful — but it also comes with silent struggles that many don’t talk about. Sleepless nights. Constant worry. Financial Strain. Feeling like you’ve lost your old identity. Guilt for not “enjoying every moment.” Triggers from your own childhood. Pressure to “do it all.” And sometimes, just the deep loneliness of it all. If any of this sounds familiar, you are not alone.
Join our free weekly virtual support group created just for new moms with the responsibility of raising small children — whether you’re postpartum, adoptive, foster, or kinship.
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What to Expect:
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A safe space to share your real experiences without judgment
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Support from other moms who get it
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Tools to cope with stress, triggers, and overwhelming emotions
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Gentle reminders that your mental wellness matters too
Details:
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Meets virtually
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6 week cohort, 90 minutes weekly December – January (minus holiday break)
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Wednesdays 10am – 11:30am
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Start Date: December 3, 2025
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Cost: FREE
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Open to all Maryland moms with children ages 0–3​​​
Tentative Weekly Discussion Topics
Week 1 – Welcome & Finding Connection
Getting to know one another, sharing our journeys into motherhood, and setting intentions for the group.
Week 2 – MOM GUILT - The Invisible Load
Exploring the emotional and mental weight of motherhood — from constant responsibility and lack of rest to financial stress, guilt, and the myth of “doing it all.”
Week 3 – Identity After Baby
Discussing who we are beyond motherhood, shifting roles, and reconnecting with personal purpose.
Week 4 – Triggers & Tender Spots
Identifying emotional triggers (from childhood, relationships, or motherhood itself) and learning how to respond with self-compassion.
Week 5 – Making Tough Decisions
Talking through real-life parenting choices — from childcare and schooling to first activities — and managing the pressure to “get it right.
Week 6 – Growing Together & Self Care
Reflecting on progress, celebrating small wins, and identifying ways to continue connection and support beyond the group.
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