Welcome, Mama!
We’re so honored you’re considering sharing your heart here at Raw Mothering. Every motherhood journey is powerful, and your voice matters.
This is a safe and respectful space for all mothers.
When sharing your submission, you have the freedom to:
– Use just your first name,
– Choose a pen name
– Or submit your story anonymously — whatever feels most comfortable for you.
We kindly ask that you do not use children’s last names or share too many identifying details about them, to protect their privacy. If certain details are important to your story, that’s okay — we trust your judgment and will only reach out if any edits are needed.
❤️ Your story can be raw, beautiful, messy, joyful, painful — all of it is welcome. There is strength and healing in sharing your truth.
However you choose to share your heart, there is space for you here.
Stories, letters, poems, reflections, gentle words of encouragement — every offering is a thread in the beautiful, messy, real tapestry of motherhood. However big or small your piece feels, it is welcome, it is enough, and it will be cherished.
What You Can Submit:
- Personal Stories about motherhood
- Motherhood Essays
- Stories about pregnancy, birth/child loss, postpartum, & identity shifts
- Poetry (any style)
- Original Motherhood Quotes (written by you)
- Letters to your children, yourself, or to other mothers
- Affirmations for Moms — encouraging words for the journey
- Lessons Learned in motherhood
- Gentle Advice for New Moms
- Resource Recommendations (like a favorite book, podcast, or tool)
- Motherhood Playlists (songs that capture seasons of motherhood)
Whether it’s one paragraph or several pages, your voice belongs here.
✉️ How to Submit:
Email your piece to:
graceharborblogs@gmail.com
All submissions go directly to Grace, not an automated system.
Please use this format for the email subject line:
– Subject Line: Story Submission – [Your Name or Pen Name]
Example: Story Submission – Grace Harbor
If you are sharing anonymously, simply use: Story Submission – Anonymous or Anon.
Please include in the email:
– The name you’d like us to credit (first name, pen name, or anonymous)
– A title for your piece (optional — Grace can help if you’re unsure!)
– The story, poem, letter, reflection, or quote (pasted into the email body or attached)
– Any notes you would like us to know (such as if you prefer your submission to be anonymous)
Submission Guidelines:
– Suggested length: 300–2000 words (but shorter/longer submissions are welcome)
– Small edits for grammar, punctuation, and formatting may be made before publication.
– Your voice and the heart of your submission will always remain true.
– Raw Mothering reserves the right to kindly decline submissions that do not align with our mission of being a safe and supportive space for all mothers.
🕰️ What to Expect After You Submit:
– Review Time: You will hear back from Grace Harbor within 3–5 days after submission.
– Editing and Publishing: Stories typically take about 7–10 days to be lightly edited and prepared to share on the blog.
– Notification: Grace will contact you when your story is scheduled to go live!
🤍 Thank You
By sharing your journey, your creativity, and your heart, you are helping another mama feel seen, heard, and less alone.
You are making this space richer, stronger, and more comforting for every mom who visits.
We are deeply grateful you are part of Raw Mothering.
Raw Mothering 