09/05/2026
It's Mother's Day in Australia! So, Happy Mother’s Day to all the beautiful mums 🤍
I’m a mum to two incredible boys William and Nathan, stepmum to two others Bethany and Georgia, and psuedo-mum to many over the years.
Being everything to everyone (and loving my extended-extended family), I want to acknowledge that motherhood isn't just one path.
Today is for:
Mums raising biological kids
Stepmums who step in with love and patience
Foster mums opening their hearts and homes
Grandmothers guiding generations
Single mums doing it all
Working mums balancing career and family
Mums-to-be waiting with hope and excitement
Mums who have experienced loss
Women who have lost their mums and carry them in their hearts
Women who chose not to be mums but nurture in so many other ways
Women who are longing to be mums
Women who show up with strong, protective, caring instincts every day
Women who mother through friendship, mentorship, and support
Women who hold space, give advice, and offer comfort when it’s needed most
Mother's Day is for all of the above and more.
Liesel xx
The first photo captures a group of Melbourne women coming together at a Greek restaurant earlier this year. The second is from our last UGWA retreat in Vietnam (2025). So special to reconnect, share stories, and be surrounded by such a diverse group of women.