Welcome to Mama's Comfort Camp, a loving support community for mothers from around the world and across the street. Our Motto: Mamas don't need more advice, we need more support! Our goal: to normalize motherhood struggles and inspire self-kindness throughout motherhood journey from new moms and grandmothers and moms in every stage in between. This is not a parenting forum. We don't come here to l
earn how to be better moms to our children, we come to be happier mamas. we do that by having a safe space to be seen, heard; we help each other feel less alone, less scared, less scarred. The support we get here has the beneficial side effect of allowing us to be stronger, which means we are better able to parent, but moms deserve support because the well being of mothers is reason enough. We focus on meeting needs rather than fulfilling expectations, and support is available 24/7/365. Privacy: Only members can post and read posts, nothing you'll post will show on your regular FB timeline. We have a unique group culture with clear boundaries that create the safety necessary for the honest sharing you'll see here. Naturally, our boundaries are not everybody’s cup of tea, so please read them before you ask to join. We don't come here to educate or evaluate or give advice unless it is specifically requested. When we comment on a post, our purpose is to support the mama who started the thread, not to "should" her into doing, thinking, or believing anything. Rule of thumb: if your comment is about you, start your own thread. If your comment is about the mama asking for support, make sure it is actually supportive for her. The result of these practices is one of the safest places on earth (and cyberspace). DO:
Yes to Guilt free-participation, only respond to other people when you genuinely want to. You don't ever have to post anything, it's okay if you just read. Take what works and leave the rest. Let us know if you are looking for advice. Respect everyone's choices. The only parenting choice we outright disagree with is corporal punishment. Brevity is overrated, we talk about nuanced stuff here, feel free to use all the words you need. Please Don't:
Don't dish unsolicited advice. Don't use this space for crisis management. Don't seek medical or legal advice. We delete posts about sales, promotions, affiliate links, giveaways, contests, etc. If you are in or near Ithaca, NY, join our local group for all Ithaca specific discussions and events:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/312077432234576/
Disclaimer:
Every member takes full responsibility for interaction with other members and for how you chooses to use ideas from this online group in your real life. Yael Daphna Saar is the Founder of the Mama's Comfort Camp. Participating in this group does not constitute a professional relationship with Yael or any of the group administrators. Mama's Comfort Camp is a nonprofit project of the Center for Transformative Action.
