
The Sisterhood Blog.
Where Mental Health Support Meets the Perinatal Village — Across Seattle, Kitsap & Washington State.
Welcome to The Sisterhood Blog, our therapist-created resource for moms navigating the complex and often invisible parts of modern motherhood — plus everything you need to know about the local village that helps.
The Sisterhood Blog includes:
Therapist-written articles by Dr. Julie Franks, DSW, LICSW, on mom’s mental health — including postpartum anxiety, burnout, boundaries, and the emotional labor of early motherhood
First-hand interviews with the incredible doulas, lactation consultants, sleep coaches, and other perinatal professionals serving families across Seattle, Kitsap, and Washington State
Real Providers. Real Stories. Real Support for Washington Moms.
Because no mom should have to navigate this alone.

How to Make Mom Friends During Maternity Leave in Kitsap County, WA
You’re not the only new mom hoping to find your village. Here’s how to make real-life mom friends during maternity leave — plus local Kitsap, WA spots where moms actually meet each other.

How to Communicate Your Family’s Changing Needs at the Holidays
Do you need to spend your holiday differently this year because your family has changed or grown? Use this simple guide to communicating boundaries and making your family’s needs at the holidays known.

Finding Community As a New Mom: Building Support When Motherhood Feels Hard
Finding your village in motherhood is one of the best things you can do for your wellbeing Yet so many moms resist the village and the support the village offers. Why is that and how does it make mom life more difficult?
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