13/03/2026
Mother's Day is approaching! 🌸
It gives me an opportunity to reflect on modern motherhood.
I absolutely adore my kids and love being a Mum, I'm so grateful for them and for having a supportive partner involved in my parenting journey. However, I do think it's important to be honest about the struggles, compromises and overwhelming expectations that modern Mums are having to deal with day in, day out.
I'm sure many a tired and overwhelmed Mum has heard those well meaning but unhelpful phrases such as "enjoy them when they are little" "soak up every minute" "they grow up fast" "they are only young once"...........gah pressure! 😩
The reality is that we aren't living in the same kind of close communities that humans evolved in these days. We are oftentimes isolated, living far away from extended family, working full or part time as well as having to be a caregiver (sometimes the sole caregiver and breadwinner) and expected to do and be everything our children need with little to no help from the 'village'.
Is it any wonder that Mums are exhausted, close to or in burnout and some no longer recognise themselves. Many Mums are suffering from chronic stress, trauma, poor mental health and physical health problems can then develop as a consequence.
Unfortunately, this is largely down to the patriarchal government and corporate systems that don't value motherhood as work. I'm hoping things will change in the future but I'm not holding my breath.
So what small things can Mums do to help support their mental and physical health and create a 'village' where there isn't one?
Along with joining online support groups, checking in with friends, trying to take short rest breaks without guilt, asking for help when you need it and all the other obvious things like trying to eat well, getting a bit of fresh air and gentle exercise where possible (you don't need to be hitting the gym when you are already in burn out!), you could try exploring TRE (Tension and Trauma Release Exercises ®️).
Once you've got to grips with TRE (you may want a few guided sessions with a Certified TRE Provider like me), you can practice at home at a time that suits you, no equipment needed, just laying on the carpet will do if you don't have a mat to lay on.
Over time and with practice you will be able to use it as a Mummy first aid like I do. I have had times when I've been on my knees with absolutely nothing left in my tank. A short TRE practice (we call it a 'shake') has revived me enough to get through another day.
If you are curious about TRE but would like some more information then email me at lauramarrstre@gmail.com for a chat.
For the rest of March, I will be offering all of you amazing Mums a £5 discount on either a group session or private 121 booking .
Just put 'Supermum' in the title of your email and I will send you an Intake Form.
(Picture below - an afternoon out with my teenagers, they're way in the background somewhere! 😊)
