a little bit about this space.

Speak Your Peace is a weekly newsletter where letters become sentences, and sentences become a movement, all acting as an attempt to make sense out of the very intricate, complex, and often unspoken parts of the journey of motherhood. 

The realm of motherhood is filled with layers of complexity and nuance. Often, these dimensions remain unspoken, hidden beneath the surface. However, Speak Your Peace fearlessly ventures into these uncharted territories, shedding light on the depths of the experience of mothering.

With each edition, Speak Your Peace invites readers to dive into the shared journey of motherhood, discover resonance in the stories, and find solace in the knowledge that they are not alone. It is a powerful reminder that through collective voices, genuine connection, and the act of sharing, we can find meaning, understanding, and empowerment in the midst of the beautiful chaos that is becoming a mother.

No more uttering.

No more silencing.

No more staying quiet. 

Welcome, to Speak Your Peace.

a little bit about me.

Leesha is a licensed psychotherapist, writer, mother, and survivor. She has trained in Somatic Experiencing and firmly believes in the power of embodiment and healing. After becoming a mother, she dedicated her time to studying perinatal mental health and the intersectionality of survivorship and birth. During this time, she developed a program to assist individuals and families touched by trauma in navigating the journey of the childbearing time. As a writer, Leesha focuses on various topics related to the perinatal season, motherhood, and mental health, aiming to shed light on the often unspoken stories. Her unwavering belief in the transformative nature of storytelling and the healing power of community acts as her cornerstone as she commits to expanding our ways of honoring shared stories and ourselves. Through her work, Leesha aspires to empower individuals to embrace their narratives and embark on a journey of deep self-reflection, love, and wholeness.

Speak Your Peace is a free weekly newsletter that arrives in your mailbox hot and read-ey every Tuesday for your viewing pleasure.   Another way to engage and support my work is by becoming a paid subscriber.  By becoming a paid subscriber, you will receive my seasonal edition, access to community comments, and bonus offerings.  With deepest gratitude, I thank you for supporting me and connecting with my work, and I welcome you to Speak Your Peace.