Guided journal for mothers with a lit candle and greenery on a surface

You’re Not Failing, You’re Feeling: A guided journal to the ups and downs of motherhood

$32.00
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Guided journal for mothers with a lit candle and greenery on a surface

You’re Not Failing, You’re Feeling: A guided journal to the ups and downs of motherhood

$32.00
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Motherhood asks more of you than anyone ever prepares you for.
And somewhere between the joy and the chaos, the sleepless nights and the soul-deep love, you start to wonder—is it just me?

This journal was created to answer that question. Gently. Truthfully.
No, it’s not just you. Yes, you’re allowed to feel all of it.

This is a soft space for the mother who:

  • Feels things deeply but rarely has the space to name them

  • Moves between gratitude and overwhelm in the same breath

  • Wonders if her emotions are “too much”—and is tired of feeling that way

  • Craves reflection and appreciates having soft prompts to guide the way

  • Needs a moment that belongs entirely to her—one that might look like reflection, or simply finding quiet release in coloring pages when words feel like too much

Inside, you’ll find:

Prompts, reflections, and pages full of permission.

You'll explore concepts like matrescence (the identity shift of becoming a mother), emotional grief that honors the changes no one names—the quiet endings and beginnings within motherhood, and the both/and of motherhood—the love and the longing, the beauty and the breakdowns. Plus, calming coloring pages at the end—for moments of quiet grounding, when words feel out of reach.

How to Use It

  • There’s no one “right” way.

  • Pick it up in a quiet moment—or while rocking a crying baby, riding out a toddler tsunami, hiding in the bathroom, or if you miraculously find 90 seconds to yourself.

  • Move through the prompts slowly, or just sit with the ones that speak to you.

  • Let it meet you where you are. Come back as often as you need.

This isn’t just a journal—it’s a companion.
To remind you:

You’re not broken. You’re not behind.
You’re not failing. You’re feeling.
And you were never meant to do that alone.

And this journal is here to hold that truth—without asking you to fix a single thing.

This journal also makes a thoughtful gift—for yourself, or for a mother who deserves to feel seen. Perfect for baby showers, birthdays, holidays, or just because.

As a thank you for ordering directly from my shop, you’ll get a free digital bonus with extra prompts, reflections, and coloring pages—to support you in showing up (even when you’d rather hide), softening (without fixing), and staying tethered to yourself in the chaos.

Have a special request? I'd love to help!

Please email (coach@thenonlinearjourney.com)regarding:

  • Bulk Order Discounts
  • Local pick-up options
  • International shipping requests

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Testimonial

First, I’d like to say how absolutely stunning this journal is. I almost did not want to write in it to preserve the beauty. That being said, I love the simplicity and ease of use going through the journal. The prompts don’t feel overwhelming, but still carry weight to help me manage my emotions as a mother of 4. I carry so many struggles at times on a given day and having a place that is non-judgmental to drop my feelings gives me a sense of calm. I am looking forward to getting copies to my friends who are mothers that would be encouraged. This is worth every dollar spent.

-- A Happy Customer, Kiyaa H., Mother of 4, Founder of Thinc Design Studios, from Maryland.

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