A Creative Mama’s Story

That’s what this exploration is all about. There are some obvious issues that come with juggling the roles of artist and mom:

Space:
The need to carve out private physical and mental space.

Time:
If you are a working mom (I have a full time job outside the home), time can be a major stumbling block. Even if you aren’t a working mom - time can be a major stumbling block.

Energy:
This one is difficult for me to admit to, but one person only has so much energy. Just because I have nothing I HAVE to be doing at the moment, doesn’t mean that I can pick up my novel and dig into writing. Creative energy is required.

Boundaries:
You have to have them. They are a requirement. And with children they require frequent renegotiation.

Allies:
It can be difficult to maintain momentum in a creative vacuum. Creativity begets creativity. Finding and connecting with other creative allies is vital to your support system.

Family Support:
If you are reclaiming your creativity after a period of being “mom” exclusively, there is likely to be some resistance from your family. It isn’t that they don’t want you to be happy, its just that they may not want to share you.

There are more issues that will surface as I continue to explore this lifestyle and there will be some solutions, fixes, and bargains struck. This page will grow as I grow so check back when you can.