Episodes 3 & 4

Paige Connell is a 34-year old, married mother of four, whose journey into motherhood was far from conventional. At 29, she embraced motherhood by adopting her first two children after fostering them, a decision that marked the beginning of her unique path. As she embarked on expanding her family, Paige faced the heartache of infertility and the challenges of two ectopic pregnancies. Her quest to conceive naturally was met with struggle and was compounded by a traumatic birth experience and a diagnosis of placenta accreta, which led to a hysterectomy at the age of 32.

Navigating the complexities of parenting amidst her own physical and emotional trials, Paige found herself overwhelmed by the demands of motherhood. Despite working full-time and being married to her high school sweetheart, she grappled with the relentless mental load that accompanies raising children. She became acutely aware of the inequities that exist in so many marriages when it comes to raising kids. One of the hardest things to navigate during this period of time was feeling alone in the experience. To share her experience and build a community Paige turned to social media. 

Through candid videos, Paige shares her raw and unfiltered experiences of motherhood, resonating with millions of viewers worldwide. Her authenticity has garnered attention from major media outlets, including Good Morning America, The Today Show, and Scary Mommy. By sharing her journey, Paige hopes to alleviate the isolation often felt by mothers and provide them with the language to articulate their own experiences.

She invites other mothers into her world with honesty and compassion, offering a beacon of hope amidst the challenges of modern motherhood. Through her words, Paige seeks to empower mothers everywhere, reminding them that they are never alone on this journey.

What she would tell her best friend