Wed, Jul 15
|The Motherhood Village
Support Group: Honest Conversations with a Therapist
Who Were You Before and Who Are You Becoming?
Time & Location
Jul 15, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
The Motherhood Village, 2902 N University Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33065, USA
About the Event
Honest Conversations with a Licensed Therapist: Who Were You Before & Who Are You Becoming?
Motherhood changes everything—but what if we told you that the changes you're experiencing have a name?
Join us for an open, judgment-free conversation led by Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and mom of 2, Amanda Timonere, as we explore matrescence—the emotional, psychological, neurological, and identity transformation that happens when a woman becomes a mother.
Often described as the motherhood equivalent of adolescence, matrescence is something every mother experiences, yet very few have ever heard of. It can leave you wondering why you don't quite feel like yourself anymore, why your priorities have shifted, or why you're grieving the person you once were while embracing the woman you're becoming.
During this special gathering, our therapist will begin with a brief introduction to the science behind matrescence, including:
What matrescence is and why it matters