BLOSSOM YOUNG MUMS
BLOSSOM provides a safe, inclusive space where young mums can express themselves through writing, connect with others who understand their journey, and find support in a nurturing community.
Through group discussions, creative workshops, and shared experiences, BLOSSOM empowers young mothers to tell their stories, build confidence, and grow together.
The project offers a safe and inclusive space for babies and toddlers to play whilst mums can create, write, talk and connect.
“I do it all for me
For them
I owe it to them
Them being an extension of me
Mine to me
That’s on family
Building it up
Entirely
From scratch
Some might see
I’m just another mowgli
Raised by wolves
Then left to relearn my humanity
Learning from these people that kinda look like me
Feeling like a foreign entity
that’ll put a strain on you mentally
It’s mental see socially
An outcast tryna mimic
Tryna copy
just so that they can see me
See someone worthy
I can’t lie
Fitting into a box never worked for me
So I’m raising mine to be
Head strong with spirits free
So they never feel contained by this society
Never feel like they have to walk with the same shoes as their peers
Look I’m wiser than my years so now my kids don’t have to be
Made a point of breaking family curses
So the burden didn’t weigh on the ones that come after me, came from me
I make a point of healing my trauma
So the trauma isn’t inherited by the generations ahead of me
Because it’s rough
When you’re being raised my damaged goods
who are good enough to have the heart and see
They need to do better
but lack the capacity
It’s hard when you’re filled to the brim with empathy
So you don’t even blame those who bare the responsibility
I laugh it of now how the broken broke me
Spent too much time embodying
Broken china, just one fragile mess scraping together the potential the world might one day see
And man that was my teens
So you’ll get what I mean
When I say I’ll work
I’m Talking blood sweat and tears
So that my blood remember me
As the inspiration I never received
I’ll protect them from their unseen fears
Hold them while they freeze
At everything that goes bang in the night
I’ll teach them to fight
And hold on tight
To the things that hold meaning
Teach them that things hold meaning
To hold tight
To the lessons that teach them
To the traits that make them different
Because difference is the thing that separates them
From the herd
Dont aim to be the sheep when you can be the shepherd
I’ll guide them to love the parts of themself that others might hate
to see imperfections as beauty incase one day it’s too late
To choose their words to be as powerful as they are
Teach them that sticks and stones may break bones
But words can shatter souls
leaving nothing but holes
In place of someone who once was whole.””
Join us to write, share and blossom.
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The group prioritising places for teen mums and mums from black, asian or ethnically diverse backgrounds but all mums aged between 15-25 are welcome.
“It’s been so nice to have a sense of community and connect with people who are in the same position as me and going through similar experiences.”
“Since becoming a mum I lost my creative side, since working with Yasmin I feel reconnected and inspired. She listens and cares about what’s going on in my life. She makes me feel comfortable to tell her what’s happened in my week.”
“I really appreciate how its catered to young mums specifically because I’ve been to baby and toddler groups before and its not very welcoming. Its also nice to have a group where mums can do something to as well as the children. even if its just a chat or writing affirmations or poetry, when I go to Blossom on a Monday, I feel supported and more stronger for my week ahead.”
“I’ve really enjoyed seeing my toddlers confidence grow around other children.”