Seen & Supported: A Circle for Mothers and Birthing People of Color
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Frequency
Weekly, TBD day, 7pm ET
Type
Ongoing
Cost
$60/week, sliding scale available, some insurances accepted
Location
Virtual
Duration
60 minutes
Suitable for
Mothers of color with children of any age — newborn through toddlerhood — looking for a warm, understanding community that honors their cultural identity, eases the isolation of motherhood, and offers the kind of village support that's often missing when family is far away or under-resourced.
Seen & Supported is a space built on the belief that motherhood was never meant to be carried alone — it takes a village, and this group is yours. Whether you're navigating the early weeks with a newborn or the whirlwind of toddlerhood, this circle brings together mothers of color who understand the specific joys and pressures of raising children within our communities, without having to explain yourself first. Here, you'll find a village that sees you, supports you, and reminds you that you don't have to hold it all together on your own.
Research shows that mothers with strong social support networks report significantly lower rates of parental burnout and depressive symptoms — and that culturally responsive peer support is especially protective for mothers of color, who often face additional barriers to receiving that support elsewhere.
Research also shows that Black and Hispanic mothers are less likely to be screened for postpartum depression and, when identified, are less likely to receive treatment than white mothers — making culturally responsive peer support especially critical.
Led by
Akyra Horry-Sams
LMSW
What can I expect from this group?
Participants will:
Coping strategies for the emotional demands of motherhood at any stage — from postpartum adjustment through the toddler years
Tools for setting boundaries with extended family and community expectations
Culturally grounded approaches to managing stress, guilt, and identity shifts in motherhood
How to build and lean on a genuine support network, rather than carrying the weight of "the village" alone
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