Opener Suggestion...
Hi everyone, and welcome to tonight’s WhatsApp live chat which is all about Our Identity. We have XX, YY, and ZZ here with you this evening.
Identity is something which so many of us feel we lose somewhere along the way in our motherhood journey. If you feel this way, you’re not alone and we’re hoping tonight we can share experiences of how this has happened for you, and what might be helping in finding your identity.
The truth is it’s never lost, although it can feel that way, “identity is never fixed” (Tommys). Your identities are all in there, often it can take a while to reconnect with who we are after becoming a parent.
You’re very welcome to join in whether you’re new to the group, have been here for a while, or have mostly been reading along and now feel ready to say hello.
Please do support each other too, we’re all together in this and you bring so much by sharing your experiences and supportng each other.
Thank you, your peer supporters
Possible Questions to ask during the chat...
How has your identity changed since becoming a mum? What does identity mean to you?
What are some ways your identity has changed for the better? (e.g. I never imagined I'd be able to cook a whole meal one handed! Or superhuman strength and healing in growing and birthing a whole human)
How do you think this change in identity has had an impact on your mental health/well-being?
What do you feel you need to feel comfortable with your identity again?
What is important to you? What could you do to achieve this? Has anyone got any tools/techniques they’d like to share?