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When I was 18 and in college I met a man who stole my heart. He was kind and affectionate, handsome and hard working. But he also had a dark side. Something that ended up shaping me to be exactly who I was supposed to be. He had a drinking problem and when he would drink hard alcohol he would turn into a different human...

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  Ziggy Bridges birth through my eyes:   Yesterday on October 18th we welcomed Ziggy Bridges into this world. I am still in shock over how it all came to be. Back in Feb, Courtney contacted me saying she just found out she was pregnant and wanted to see if I was available for maternity […]

Birth

Ziggy Bridges

My cousin had a baby and I’m struggling with the fact that I’m not technically allowed to be called an Auntie… because he’s actually my third cousin… my Dad’s sisters, daughters, son. But…. fuck the rules right. Either way I LOVE this little man. I mean look at those smiles!!! And yes, he got out […]

Family

Ash, Cody + Rett

I understand there are standards for women to be well groomed. I too love nice smells, smooth skin, self care regimes. Body hair is a funny one. I remember my mom pointing out at the public swimming pool a woman’s hairy bikini line. She told me then when I start going pubic hair, make sure […]

Empowerment, Virtual Sessions

Women and their body hair.

Tonight is Pisces full moon. Full moons are peak periods. In February we had a NEW moon in Pisces. Think about what intentions you were setting for yourself then. Now look at how far you’ve come since! On this full moon, ask yourself about your visions. Who are you are your highest self? What do […]

Family

Full Moon in Pisces

Motherhood Motherhood is something I wish for every woman. To feel the power of creation and a love like no other. Growing as your own human while growing another life.  Your physical and mental health are changing, for obvious reasons, that you have no control over. You may not know how you’re supposed to have […]

Motherhood, Virtual Sessions

Mikala

We went to high-school and photography school together. She was my roommate in college, then she went to Nelson and became a Potter. She is one hell of a creative and one of the kindest, most genuine people I know. I am so grateful for our friendship and cannot wait to have more of her […]

Film

Danica Ceramica

child worshipping sun serving moon dancer sea star mother lover natural pregnancy/post partum support medicine woman warrior/protector – mommamiastella   When I was 18 I did a lot of acid.. I worked for a dancer service. I decided to run away from society with an Angel I found at the Ocean. When I was 20 […]

Virtual Sessions

child worshipping sun serving moon dancer

You will never have this day with your children again. Tomorrow, they will be a little older than they were today. This day is a gift. Just breathe, notice, study their faces and little feet. Pay attention. Relish the charms of the present. Enjoy today. It will be over before you know it. -anonymous Your […]

Children, Family

Oliver

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Motherhood, Virtual Sessions

~ Ocean Painted Motherhood ~

My name is Alisha Emslie and I am a yoga teacher, a student of plants and a student of birth. this is my period practice  I just started yoni steaming more regularly, as I’ve gotten more comfortable with my plants and herbs. I usually steam the week before my period 2-3 times, it’s not recommended to steam while you are bleeding […]

Virtual Sessions

How to celebrate + honour your bleed by Alisha Emslie

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