"Inconceivable Motherhood" is an ongoing self-portrait series that examines the unspoken mental, biological, and financial pressures of childlessness not by choice. As someone who always assumed motherhood was part of my future, the reality of never becoming a parent reshaped my identity and relationship with the world. Over a decade of unsuccessful attempts to become a mother forced me to confront not only personal grief but also societal expectations and biases that silence this experience.
I translate these unspoken struggles into tangible visuals. Each photograph in the series embodies a different aspect of my journey. Together, they becomes a story of resilience.
Creating this series is both a personal catharsis and an act of advocacy. As society continues to uphold pronatalist ideals and place taboos on childlessness, these images serve as a call for more inclusive policies, nuanced media representation, and open conversations. 'Inconceivable Motherhood" aims to validate the experiences of the unseen and unheard, fostering a more compassionate and accepting world.
