Motherhood wasn't supposed to feel this isolating. But when you're raising a neurodivergent kid, or caring for a loved one who needs extra support, the journey can feel like you're doing it all alone — even in a room full of people.
That's why we created this space - to close the gap of isolation on this journey, remind you that you are not alone, and give you permission to exhale.
And we couldn't have chosen a more intentional time — this event comes right in the middle of Mental Health Awareness Week, a week dedicated to the very thing we so often put last: our own well-being. Because here's the truth we rarely say out loud: caregivers carry so much, and our own mental health deserves the same care we give everyone else.
This event is open to ALL caregivers: whether you're raising medically complex or neurodivergent children, caring for a parent or loved one, or simply showing up for someone who needs you — this space is for you. And because it's on Zoom, you can attend from wherever you are, pajamas and all.
What to expect:
Heart-Centered Caregiver Check-In — A gentle opening where we honor where you are right now, no fixing, no judging.
Mindful Journaling for Emotional Release — Guided prompts to help you get what's heavy out of your head and onto the page.
Chair Yoga with @YogaByrdSews — Gentle, accessible movement to help your body unclench, right from your own chair.
Well-Being Resources — Practical tools and support to carry with you beyond this hour.
Giveaways from Broken Hearts Restored and When Motherhood Looks Different — additional well-being resources to support you on your journey. Winners chosen at random and notified after the event.
UNSENT: Letters I Never Sent is a guided letter-writing journal designed to help you release unspoken words and emotions. Through thoughtful prompts, emotional check-ins, and grounding reflections, it offers a safe place to write what your heart needs to say without ever having to send it.
Rooting in Resilience Journaling Prompts - These journaling prompts, inspired by our Warrior Mama notebook, are designed for neurodivergent mothers, and are focused on fostering resilience, self-reflection, and emotional support. You’ll also find additional resources after the prompts to blog articles focused on radical self care and different forms of rest. Pause, Breathe and Suppot Meditation
Co-facilitated by -
Emelda "E" De Coteau, Founder of When Motherhood Looks Different
Kayla T., Founder of Broken Hearts Restored
Byrd, Founder of @YogaByrdSews
Meet the Facilitators:
When Motherhood Looks Different provides community, well-being tools, and support for moms on a neurodivergent parenting journey. Through mindfulness sessions, events, our well-being store, and support via the blog & social media,our heart-centered aim is to close the gap of isolation for moms like us on this journey. Emelda “E” De Coteau is the founder of When Motherhood Looks Different; this work is inspired by her beautiful neurodivergent daughter Nai. E's approach centers the connection between mind and body, cultivating compassion for self and community, deepening resilience, and supporting mindful living as an embodied practice; she is a writer, activist, and mindfulness facilitator trained in TSD Mindfulness and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Rooted in a progressive Christian path, she brings a spiritually grounded and inclusive focus to her offerings. You can also donate to further support our work here.
Broken Hearts Restoredcreates safe, restorative spaces for Black folks to pause, breathe, and reconnect with themselves. Our work centers self-love, mental wellness, and community care, an ongoing love letter to the Black community. Kayla is a Certified Mental Health Coach, Emotional Wellness Facilitator, and the founder of Broken Hearts Restored, a nonprofit dedicated to making healing feel safe, accessible, and culturally grounded for the Black community. Through her work, she destigmatizes mental health, creates restorative, creative spaces that center the experiences of people who often go unseen, and honors community as a space where people don’t have to carry everything alone.
Byrd is a Baltimore native who now calls Owings Mills home. A longtime fitness enthusiast, she is passionate about helping others stay active, strong, and connected through movement. She enjoys teaching yoga and kickboxing and believes fitness should be welcoming and accessible at every age. Outside of fitness, Byrd is an avid sewist who loves creating bold, colorful garments and expressing herself through fashion. She also enjoys traveling, fostering puppies, and spending time with family. Whether through yoga, fitness, or creativity, Byrd loves encouraging others to embrace wellness, joy, and self-expression. Check out her YouTube channel, and follow on Instagram @YogaByrdSews.
