About me

Hey girl, I'm Jaz 

I doubt anyone will even bother to read this page but if you're reading this, apparently I was wrong. 

I'm not one to live my life like an open wound (the irony of me saying that after basing my entire social media accounts and website on my own motherhood confessions is not lost on me, don't worry), so I'll just tell you the little bits about me that aren't completely snooze worthy.

I'm Jaz/Jasmine. I'm a half Samoan, half a lot of other random things New Zealand born 35 year old Mum of two (and wife of one). I live in Melbourne, Australia with my husband and kiddos where I'm a stay at home mum and small business owner alongside hubby. 

I started My Motherhood Confessions because, well, honestly, I followed a lot of Mum accounts on social media and felt like there were a lot of intrusive thoughts and spicy takes that weren't getting any air time. After a while, I thought, if all of these women can do it, start an account and chat about their lives and realities then why can't I? So, that's the genesis moment of My Motherhood Confessions and why I'm here with a grumpy 9 month old strapped to me in the baby carrier while I fight for my life to write this 'about me' page without coming across as a pompous wannabe influencer (because eh, that's not the vibe). 

In all honesty, I was hoping to find more Mums that felt like me. Women and Mums I could be friends with because, since becoming a Mum I've struggled to maintain my old friendships. I found myself wishing I could chat shit with someone about being a Mum that wasn't my husband, so, like any sane person, I took to the internet in search of strangers. The 'stranger danger' talk obviously didn't sink in for me as a kid. 

Since starting My Motherhood Confessions, my idea to share my silly little thoughts has snowballed into a dream of creating a full blown 'Mums supporting Mums' community. One that doesn't judge you based on the brands you and your kids wear, how put together you are, where you live or how you choose to parent.

My hope this that this will become a group of women who know their worth, recognise they have so many other great qualities besides being a Mum and can both be supported and supportive of other women just like them, in the throws of Motherhood and attempting to keep their sanity intact. 

Anyway, that's enough of my ranting. You have better things to do I'm sure, but I really do hope you get something from My Motherhood Confessions. Whether it's a moment of thinking "thank God it's not just me" or you jump into the fray alongside me and take part in confessions and conversation, or anything in between, I know this whole thing has served its purpose. 

Thanks for the chat girlfriend,

Jaz x