'The transition into motherhood is not easy. In fact, it’s like a psychological big bang.
Media and culture tend to only show one side of motherhood. The joy. The bliss. The overflowing love. But the truth is, many mothers also experience disappointment, guilt, even anger and fear. Becoming a mother is hard, not just because of the sleepless nights or physical exhaustion, but because of the profound identity shift that takes place'.

With the “I Didn’t Want To Be A Mum” project, Sophie explored these ambivalent feelings of motherhood. This work was also exhibited as part of Amsterdam's Unseen Photo Festival as a multi-sensory, immersive exhibition in Sophie’s own home, the film here explains more...