The Joy and Magic of Being a Joey Mummy

So you’ve made the decision. You’ve joined a group, found a mentor you trust, and you’re ready to listen, learn, and love with your whole heart. You understand the financial cost, the sleepless nights, the emotional toll—and still, you’ve chosen this path.

We’ve told you the hard parts. Now let us show you the magic.

Because being a joey Mummy is not just a role—it’s a transformation.

It begins with the joy of holding your first joey for the very first time. That tiny, trembling body curled into your arms, and the magic that floods your chest as your heart whispers, “My life has changed forever.”

The joy when those impossibly small hands wrap around your finger—and the magic that says, “I choose you.”

The joy when you lock eyes with her, and she asks without words, “Can I trust you to nurture me?” And the magic that answers, “Yes. Always.” You know, in that moment, you never want it to be any other way.

The magic when her head rests on your chest, her breath syncing with yours, trusting you with her whole life. And the deeper magic that stirs when you realise—you would protect her with yours.

Then comes the joy of her first steps. Wobbly, unsure, brave. And the magic that blooms as your nurturing instinct deepens, knowing you helped her find her feet.

The joy when she takes her first hoon—bounding away with wild delight—and the magic when she turns and runs back to you, because you are her safety. Her home.

The joy as she moves into pre-release, stretching her independence. And the quiet, breathtaking magic when you realise what you’ve done: you’ve raised a wild soul to return to the wild.

And finally, the joy of release. The moment she hops away, strong and free. And the magic that happens through the sobs and tears as your heart breaks and expands all at once.

You whisper, “I want to do that again.” Because your life will never be the same.

"Sammie Jo, ten years ago—when she climbed into my heart and never left. Though she was released to roam free elsewhere, the joy and the magic she gifted me have never faded. My life was never the same. It changed forever."