Parenting After 30: Wisdom, Weariness & Wonder

Becoming a parent in your 30s or 40s comes with its own rhythm—one shaped by life experience, shifting identities, unexpected detours, and deeper wells of strength. Maybe this was always your plan. Maybe it wasn’t. Either way, you’re here now—navigating the beauty and the exhaustion, the timing and the tenderness, the wisdom and the wondering.
This Space is for you.
Together, we’ll reflect on:

• Whether you feel aligned with your timing, or still making peace with it

Our hope is that when you leave this Space, you feel a little more seen in your story, a little more grounded in your timing—and reminded that you’re not navigating this season alone.

"You are not late. You are not early. You are exactly on time—arriving in your own season."
— Glennon Doyle, Untamed

Digital Space Powered by Totem
Join us online through Totem’s free, secure platform. Designed for connection and growth, our digital Spaces prioritize participation and shared experiences. You’ll have a turn to share as you feel comfortable, ensuring everyone’s voice is heard and valued.

How It Works:

• Facilitated by Keepers: Trained facilitators guide the Space, ensuring each person has an equal chance to contribute.
• Participation is Key: Share as you feel comfortable during your turn to speak. Listening is valued, but our Spaces thrive on shared experiences.
• Confidential & Supportive: What’s shared here stays here.

Meet Your Host

Hi, I’m Heather! I’m a proud mom of a lively 2-year-old and 3-month-old. I work full-time for Totem, a nonprofit dedicated to creating meaningful Spaces for moms and other community groups to connect, share, and grow together.

I’ve called Asheville home for the past seven years and am passionate about building supportive communities. Bringing Totem’s unique platform to Meetup is my way of sharing this valuable resource and helping moms like you find connection and encouragement in a space where every voice matters.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible & Family-Friendly: Kids and breastfeeding are welcome in digital Spaces.
• Inclusive & Judgment-Free: Every mother is valued here, and all stories are respected.

Sign up here or for the best experience, at totem.org (it’s free either way!).