From Overwhelmed to Empowered: My Journey as a Mom of Two

I’m Natasha, and I’m so glad you’re here. As a mom of two—my 9-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter—and the heart behind Digital Mom Village, I know firsthand the joys and challenges of balancing motherhood, life, and everything in between. This space is all about offering support, inspiration, and resources to help you navigate your journey with confidence. I can’t wait to share this journey with you!

Motherhood is a beautiful, messy, and transformative journey. When I first became a mom, I was overwhelmed by the weight of it all. I had just moved away from friends and family to a new place. My son and I were often the only ones I interacted with on a daily basis, and the loneliness was real. It wasn’t just about the lack of physical company, but the emotional isolation that came with embracing a new role I wasn’t fully prepared for.

One of the struggles I faced when I first became a mother was rooted in childhood wounds. I felt this overwhelming pressure to look like a mom—whatever that meant. It sounds silly now, but I remember cutting my hair, which was long and down my back, and getting a bob hairstyle to fit into a "mom" category. It was a huge change for me, and I did it out of insecurity, believing that if I didn’t conform to this image of a “perfect mom,” I wouldn’t be good enough.

I tried to change my style, my look, everything, until I realized something important: My love for my son didn’t come from how I looked or the insecurities of my upbringing. Having him helped me forgive several family members who played a huge role in my childhood traumas. The love I felt for him was so pure, so overwhelming, that all the hurt from the past seemed to melt away.

Then came my daughter. While I was pregnant with her, I had this sudden epiphany—I’m having a little girl. She is going to look up to me. I need to fix myself so I can practice what I preach. It was a turning point for me. My daughter helped me realize I needed to love myself and my body. For so long, I had criticized my weight when I looked in the mirror, but I knew I would hate for my daughter to do the same.

She helped me learn to love my body and myself in ways I had never fully embraced before. I didn’t want her to criticize herself the way I had, and that realization helped me truly fall in love with myself. I hope I embody that love for her as she grows up. I want her to see a mother who is kind to herself and teaches her to embrace who she is, no matter what.

Through these experiences, I realized I wasn’t alone. So many moms feel this way, which is why I created Digital Mom Village. This platform is for moms who need support, who want to connect, and who are looking for resources to make life a little easier. Whether it’s simplifying dinner ideas, finding time for self-care, or just sharing the ups and downs of motherhood, I want this space to be a place where you feel heard and supported.

I’m so glad you’re here, and I look forward to connecting with you on this beautiful, messy, and rewarding journey called motherhood.