I don’t know exactly when it happened, but somewhere down the line the family unit was attacked by a society that cared more about money and power than it did love, health, and family.
MĂ©tis traditions are rooted in nurturing babies and children physically, emotionally and spiritually. Responding to all of their needs with care and love.
Somewhere down the line this was lost and new mothers were shamed for following their deeply rooted instincts. Their instincts that have been engrained in who they are. They were taught to ignore their feelings, repress, and trust an outside source over their own body’s.
Traditionally, Métis mothers would cosleep, breastfeed and practice what is now called today as “attachment” or “gentle” parenting. I learned that these terms are actually stemmed from the original Métis way of parenting.
New mothers are now shamed for what their instincts once guided them to do. It stems from political control and systems put in place to break the family unit.
I don’t know all the answers, I’m still learning this all myself. I’m still learning the WHY behind the dysfunction I now clearly see. But I do know this,
Listen to your gut mama
Trust your baby
Trust your body
Follow your instincts
I have been judged, shamed, and laughed at for how I Mother. And I am proud to say I refused to step out of my power to please others deeply rooted trauma. I will continue to care for my babies the way my body and soul guides me.
- love Carlie