Private Story
Motherhood
Summary
In 2018, we drastically changed our family dynamic, moving into a small vehicle that we transformed into our home. After many years of struggling with our choices and us, as a family unit, constantly trying to fit into the American Dream of buying a house, getting steady paychecks, life insurance and mortgages, we decided to embark on a journey to discover and reignite our own family identity. Through liberated freedom and daunting uncertainty in daily confrontation with what we left behind, we walk the tightrope of affirmation and doubt, while living in constant change.
- Tell us more about the photo(s). What stands out to you now, looking back? Is there any additional context you’d like to share with our audience?
The photos were taken while living and working in a van with my family for about 4 years. We wanted to support each other as parents and also spend more time outside, so we embark on a journey of working and living on the road with our family. Looking back I wish we didn't care so much about our careers and money and we didn't have to work while being on the road. But we did it, and it was so liberating to have very little.The most beautiful part was that we had each other all the time and that made us so much stronger as a family. - 2. Can you describe what it has been like being a mother? What are the challenges and triumphs, and what would you like readers to know about your experience?
Being a mother has been the most challenging thing I have ever done. I wanted to be present and have my kids home, but I was not willing to give up my work. Instead I worked every spare moment I had, including nights while everyone else was sleeping. This was so hard on my body and my health that I had to understand that I couldn't do it all. But it has also shown me to slow down, to be present and not to give for granted what we have as a family, because it goes fast. - 3. What does motherhood mean to you?
Motherhood means giving. No matter what you are doing, you are constantly giving to your children and your family.
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