The Long Becoming

Postpartum has an end date.
The becoming does not.

The Long Becoming is a seasonal support circle for mothers whose babies are no longer babies — often parenting toddlers — and who are still very much in the ongoing transformation of matrescence.

This is the phase when check-ins slow down, support drops away, and many mothers quietly wonder why things still feel so hard — or even harder — than before. You're expected to be "settled" by now, even if you don't feel that way at all.

This group exists to name that reality and offer a place to be held inside it.

Starts: April 7, 2026
Runs: April – September
Format: Small group, limited to 20 participants
Meets: First 3 weeks of each month, Tuesdays 1-2:30 pm
Investment: $50/month
Scholarships always available, just reach out
Enrollment open through: June 30
Cancel anytime. (#momlife requires flexibility)

The Particulars

This is not a parenting class or a playgroup. There is no fixing, teaching, or optimizing here. Instead, we gather for honest conversation, nervous-system-safe connection, and the relief of being with other mothers who understand this season from the inside.

What This Is Not

  • Your baby is no longer a baby and things still feel hard — or harder

  • You're past the postpartum window but don't feel finished or settled

  • You're tired of performing okayness

  • You want to be witnessed, not fixed

This is for you if…

Most support disappears just as the deeper work of motherhood begins. The Long Becoming is different. This is not about getting it “right,” moving faster, or fixing yourself. It’s about being met in the ongoing transformation of matrescence — with care, honesty, and room to be human.

What Sets This Space Apart

What To Expect

  • We gather live on Zoom three times each month — during the first three weeks. Calls are gently facilitated and include grounding, optional sharing, and reflection around themes that arise naturally in this season: overwhelm, resentment, identity shifts, grief, friendship changes, rest, and the ongoing work of becoming a mother.

    Between calls, participants are invited into a shared WhatsApp space for connection and mutual support. Facilitator presence there is light and intentional — focused on tone-setting rather than constant engagement.

  • This circle works best when we show up for one another. While we understand the realities of life with young children, we ask participants to prioritize attending the live calls whenever possible. Your presence matters — for you and for the continuity of the group.

    If you miss a session, you're still welcome here. There's no catching up required.

  • The Long Becoming runs April through September. Participation is month-to-month with no long-term commitment required. New members may join during the first half of the season as space allows. The group closes to new members after June 30 to protect depth and cohesion.

    If you need to cancel, you can do so anytime through your billing portal.

  • Mothers of all backgrounds, family structures, identities, and lived experiences are welcome here. We recognize that access to support is shaped by many factors — including race, class, disability, sexuality, gender identity, and immigration status — and we hold this work with awareness and humility.

    Scholarships are available. No one is turned away for lack of funds. To inquire, email drea.awdish@gmail.com.

Beyond Postpartum

We hold the season after the check-ins stop. When your baby isn’t a baby anymore, but you don’t feel finished, settled, or sure — this is support that actually matches where you are.

No Fixing, No Performing

There’s no advice-giving, coaching, or pressure to sound positive here. You don’t need to arrive with insight or solutions. You’re welcome exactly as you are — tired, conflicted, quiet, unsure.

Relational, Not Transactional

This isn’t content delivery or a drop-in chat. It’s a small, facilitated circle built on trust, consent, and continuity. Presence matters. Being witnessed matters. Community is built slowly, not optimized.

A Clear Beginning and Ending

This is a seasonal container, not an endless commitment. The group is held with intention from start to finish, allowing depth without dependency and an ending that’s named rather than avoided.

Join The Circle

  • "Drea is the founder and facilitator of our “Moms of Mayhem” group, and she has truly been a godsend in my life. She brought together an incredible group of new moms and created something really special. Because of her, we have been able to navigate the chaos and beauty of early motherhood together as real friends."

    —Maria Irwin

  • "When I first met Drea, I was at a very raw and vulnerable place in my life, learning to navigate life with a 6 week old baby. Drea led a For Love and Babes postpartum support group that made me feel so safe from the very first session. Every session began slowly with welcoming, grounding breathing, reminding all of us that we were safe with our new babies in that space. I am in awe of the level of openness, vulnerability, and kindness that Drea so seamlessly normalized within our support group. I am still in regular contact with the members of that group because of the closeness that Drea's leadership made possible. Thank you, Drea, for creating a wonderful space for us to bond with each other during matrescence."

    —Callie Cole

  • "Drea facilitates groups with deep care for relational dynamics. Her thoughtful, open-hearted presence supports deep inquiry and exploration in group settings. She fosters communities of trust, accountability and vulnerability. I would recommend her as a facilitator!"

    —Johanna Hart

  • “Drea is a wealth of passion, enthusiasm, curiosity about the issues and gifts of motherhood, and she creates a perspective shift that is transformational. She's easy to talk to, so warm and kind, and she will bust up assumptions and blocks that have never occurred to you.”

    —Anonymous