‘I can’t pretend anymore.’ Those were the words Magali’s husband spoke 5 days after their son was born. Now a single mother, she shares how she tries to find a new balance in a life she didn’t anticipate.
When Evelien’s dream to play at the Olympics fell through, she started prepping for a trip around the world. Due to the pandemic, she got stuck in Australia, where her new life purpose was born.
After a 3-year wait, Alicia welcomed Émile, her firstborn. While she struggled with the emotions that came with motherhood, she collected every bit of information, which she now happily shares with other mums.
Veerle had just moved to New York City when the pandemic struck. She redirected her career path, fell in love and adopted a lifestyle focused on travel.
In the spur of the moment, Chloe left Spain, the place she’d called home for 15 years. She moved to China instead and became a certified teacher, although the dream of returning one day always lingered.
When Magalie gave birth to her son Marcus, she found her purpose: bring mothers together by sharing the realness of motherhood – including all of its highs and lows.
After meeting Mike at an après-ski bar in Austria, Ann changed the course of her life – and career. She moved to Berlin and is in the process of founding her own business.
Marie’s whirlwind romance resulted in a quick trip to the altar. Regretting her decision, she filed for what would be a traumatic divorce less than a year later.
Karen quit her job as a teacher and paved her own path instead. It led her to Spain, where she founded her own business, specialised in healthy food.
Griet was mostly focused on friends and travel; until 3 years ago, when she became a single mother to the baby boy she was always meant to have.