Kristy Vallely created this online village in June 2011.
The Imperfect Mum is a safe place that women go to, a place where they talk and relate to the imperfectness of Motherhood.
If you are new here, please have a read of our code of conduct as this is a place where people are to be treated fairly and with respect.
When you are welcomed into our community you're accepting your social responsibilities to behave with integrity and respect for all of our fellow sisters.
Our sisterhood commits to encouraging a safe, supportive and non-judgemental advice and environment.
Kristy Vallely - The Imperfect Mum
After the tragic loss of her first baby Titan, Kristy then went onto to have two more children in which she suffered from postnatal depression.
These stressful times in her life made her look beyond her personal journey and she started to wonder about what other women experienced. Kristy says "As a society we are bombarded with images of this unrealistic picture of what motherhood should be. It’s this unattainable picture that I think a lot of women strive for. I wanted to break down that image. That 'image' has a lot to answer for. I personally believe that it can be a trigger for some Post Natal Depression cases".
Kristy believed there needed to be a place that women could go to. Where they could talk and relate. A place they could feel safe. A place they trusted. So The Imperfect Mum was born in June 2011. There was obviously such a need that when the gates 'opened' a huge flurry of women followed. Kristy has always been very passionate about women and the issues they face.
Her passion and determination has helped her carve out a career helping others and creating 'a go to place' for women from all around the world.
Kelly DeVries - Administration / Contributing writer
Kelly is a stay at home Mum of 4 gorgeous kids, all roughly 2 years apart. Along with her husband Jeremy, they live in a humble little home in Cairns with a couple of dogs and a cranky budgie!
Before having her bunch, Kelly worked with Kristy's parents business's spending time at both Harley's Educational and Visual Obsession. There, Kristy and Kelly developed a deep friendship and shared many life experiences together - including becoming mums!
Kelly's deep loves in life are God, her family and helping others.
Kelly says "Mums are wonderful and each and every one of us go through struggles, often trying to tackle them alone to save face. I'm passionate about The Imperfect Mum as we come with the understanding that none of us are perfect. Not one"
Like diamonds that are formed with extreme heat and pressure - I am encouraged by those who have been through difficult challenges in life, and come out even more beautiful on the other side. Keep on shining!!!
Our Specialists
Andrew Griffiths
Collette White
Kirri White
Her business – Kirri White Coaching, provides women with the tools, strategies and compassion–based encouragement to lead ordinary lives, extraordinarily well.
She is co-creator of the 30 day self care blueprint, an online programme which has transformed the lives of hundreds.
Currently residing in Brisbane with her talented chef husband and three girls under nine, she sources extra energy from meditation, fitness and cacao bliss balls.
You can also hang out with her on Facebook.
Kristin Brumm
She passionately believes that for all behaviour there are a number of reasons.
Her job is to find those reasons and implement tailor made strategies and techniques to suit each individual child and their family.
She focus's on Emotional Intelligence through play with the children and mentor the parents on their new fresh start to create a more harmonious home atmosphere.