I’m grieving. Not because something is wrong, but because my daughter is growing.
This was written as a letter to mothers navigating the in-between stage with their daughters.
Dear Mama,
I want to begin with something honest—something I don’t hear spoken about enough.
I’m grieving.
Not because something is wrong, but because my daughter is growing.
Sabrina is still a child. She laughs, she plays, she needs me. And at the same time, she needs me less.
She reaches for her friends more than my arms. She wants space where she once wanted closeness. She is pulling away—slowly, naturally.
And even though I know this is healthy, I’m living it as a quiet grief.
A goodbye to early childhood. To the version of her that fit entirely in my lap.
Lately, I keep asking myself:
What do I want to preserve before adolescence fully arrives? What kind of connection do I want us to remember?
I don’t want to wait until things feel distant, tense, or broken to create space for us. I want to meet her now—while we’re still here, while we still have time.
And if I’m honest… this isn’t only about her.
I am also in a transition.
As mothers, many of us are entering our own deep season of change—perimenopause, menopause, identity shifts, exhaustion, awakenings. Our bodies are asking for more rest. Our nervous systems for more gentleness. Our hearts for more truth.
And yet, this stage can feel incredibly lonely.
We carry so much quietly. The grief, the tenderness, the confusion, the longing for community.
I know I’m not the only one feeling this.
That’s why I created something new—not as a solution, but as a place to be real together.
Mother–Daughter Circles
Emotions, Relationships & Connection
These circles are not classes. They are not therapy. They are intentional, heart-centered gatherings for mothers and daughters who are both in transition.
Spaces where:
Mothers can speak honestly
Daughters can express themselves freely
Both can feel seen—without being fixed
We begin together, then gently separate:
A circle for mothers
A circle for girls (age-appropriate, playful, expressive). And then we reunite, intentionally, to reconnect.
Gathering #1
Emotions, Relationships & Regulation
📍 A park in Central San Diego (location shared after registration) 🗓 Saturday, January 31 🕥 9:30–11:30 AM
In this first circle:
In the mothers’ circle, we will explore emotional sensitivity and reactivity, how stress and internal changes impact our relationships, the difference between regulation and control, and the importance of pausing, responding, and repairing.
In the girls’ circle, Emmy will guide playful and expressive activities to help girls recognize and name emotions, connect with their bodies through movement and games, express themselves through art and creativity, and learn simple tools to feel calmer and more grounded.
This first gathering is about awareness—for both generations—learning to notice what’s happening inside before it spills into our homes.
About My First Moon Camp
Alongside the circles, I also offer My First Moon Camp—a multi-day experience created for girls who are approaching or beginning menstruation.
During the camp, girls learn about:
Emotional changes
Physical changes
Hormonal shifts
The meaning of this transition in an age-appropriate, empowering way
The final day includes a ceremony with mothers, honoring this moment together through ritual and connection.
The circles and the camp serve different purposes—and they complement each other beautifully.
An Invitation
If you’re longing for:
More connection before the teenage years
A place to name what feels uncomfortable
Community with mothers who understand
Support for your daughter as she enters a new stage
