how many children do you have?
one
how many pregnancies have you had?
2
how old were you when you gave birth?
30
what are your childrens' ages?
5
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
1- had an abortion; i was in an extremely toxic relationship and was forced to have an abortion by the father. It was quite a traumatic experience.
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
Everything looked more beautiful and I was able to connect to my partner and feel his love so much deeper than before. The effect has lasted even after microdosing.
Protocol & Dosing
with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
mid dose (1-3 grams)
how long did you dose for?
two months
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
1g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, teas
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
Intuitive
did you have any support with dosing?
friends/ relatives/ community member guidance, found online resources
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
after i gave birth
After Birth & Breastfeeding
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
I was having depression and had dreams about mushroom and journeying; i felt the medicine calling me.
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
No
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
N/a
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
N/a
Parenting
what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
Increased sense of calmness, empathy and desire for connection; ability to feel more present and able to receive pleasure and feel joy.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Some periods of uncertainty and heightened sensitivity.
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
More creative and free spirited
