Terri-Ann Perras

I'm a stay-at-home-mom raising 3 wild and beautiful boys under the age of 5 in Ontario, Canada. After dealing with pregnancy loss, postpartum anxiety and depression and fertility issues myself, it became a mission of mine to raise awareness about these topics through writing by sharing the real, raw moments of motherhood.

breastfeeding is not easy: mom breastfeeding child

Motherly Stories

One mama’s honest post about breastfeeding: “It sure didn’t feel worth it to me”

These are the reasons I will never try to override someone's struggles with the idea that it might get better or one day might be worth it. Because in the moment, it sure doesn’t feel like it.

Updated Apr. 29, 2022

Motherly Stories, Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas

mom in hospital bed holding newborn baby

Motherly Stories

To the moms of one kid—from a mom of three

The only difference between you and I is that it’s all new to you. It’s like learning any new skill. It’s not supposed to be easy or feel comfortable.

Updated Aug. 25, 2022

Motherly Stories, Life

Postpartum anxiety: sad mom holding newborn

Motherly Stories

Postpartum anxiety might be invisible to you—but it’s very real to me

The thing about postpartum anxiety that makes it so misunderstood is that it’s invisible to you—but it’s very real to us.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022

Motherly Stories, Postpartum

Life

I didn’t understand what it means to sacrifice until I became a mom

I knew I'd have to sacrifice my time. My body. Sleep. But there's so many sacrifices I wasn't prepared for.

Updated Aug. 23, 2022

Life