Danielle Zirk

One of my primary goals with Imua Moms is to ask questions and find answers, as I often struggle to gain the insights I seek. There's a noticeable silence surrounding motherhood; despite everyone's calls for change, when the moment arrives, silence is the majority!

I've met some women whose stories are powerful beyond all belief, and left me in tears (I'll share soon), but I needed to rethink who to discuss with and how. This reflection is why "Truth Be Told" hasn't been released yet.

Initially, I sought out powerful women with influence, only to realize that their stories, while important, may not resonate with many mothers. These women can easily share their experiences and don’t necessarily need my support. I’m here for them, but they aren’t the ones struggling to be heard. To be honest, many of them focused on moms and then disappeared on me. This left m…

I woke up this morning feeling hopeful and full of love. I looked next to me and saw my daughter, son, and partner snugly, peacefully, and safe in our big Cali king-sized bed. We have a roof over our heads, great health, and love. That is more than enough. As my mind is naturally inclined to do, it began racing through my plans and ambitions, and I began a process of counting love and gratitude to avoid getting overwhelmed. It doesn't always work, but often it does. 

One thought that often weighs on my heart is the impact Imua Moms has on the world, even if it feels tiny at times. I may not be a world champion, famous, or an influencer, but I deeply resonate with the title of super mom. I have been conditioned by the situational stress to become a person who could change the world.

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The past year and a half has been a profound journey—wild and transformative. After enduring the heartbreak of a traumatic miscarriage last Christmas Eve and a night in the hospital, we realized that Imua was all we needed, and we thanked Jesus for the blessing of having at least one child. Just two weeks later, we discovered I was pregnant again. While we felt joy, anxiety lingered about losing a precious life earlier that month. I faced relentless nausea and scary heart palpitations, but I stood strong. I was throwing up and peeing my pants 3-6 times daily for nine months, battling smells, dips in energy, and the feeling that I would never feel good again. I pushed through, surfing, creating Imua Moms, working out (while throwing up), playing with my son as if nothing was amiss, all while nurturing my business and my boyfriend's. Throughout this pregnancy, we encountere…

My son is now four years old, and I have always prioritized being there for him. However, I recognize that my fear of leaving him for more than two hours stems from my own abandonment issues. I want to work on overcoming this fear and ensuring my son feels secure even when I'm not with him. In this work I need to do, I understand it is more my issue and not his. Don't get me wrong, he does not want me to go anywhere but I do understand how important it is for the both of us. However, one looming issue that is literally breaking my heart is giving birth and not having Imua with me.

Imua is determined to be a part of his sister's birth. He emphatically told me, "Mom, I know I'm only three, but I really want to be here with you and Gaia when…