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Pushing Through the Quiet Moments

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Dec 18, 2024
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Starting NurtureNest: Maternal Wellness Support has been a labor of love, just like the AYR Project, born out of my passion for helping women during one of the most transformative times in their lives. I envisioned a space where expecting mothers could find not only resources and support but also the reassurance that someone was in their corner. This work, to me, is more than a business; it’s my calling.

Yet, as I sit here today, I’ll admit—it hasn’t been easy.

When I dreamed of NurtureNest, I saw a community of mothers coming together, engaging in conversations about health, wellness, and the unique journeys of pregnancy. I imagined my inbox full of questions from expectant moms, inquiries about support packages, and stories of women who felt seen and heard for the first time. Instead, the response has been quieter than I expected. And that silence has been heavy.

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