About Mothering Differently

Mothering Differently is a Christian faith-based nonprofit supporting mothers raising children with special needs, with a focus on mental health, emotional wellness, and spiritual strength.


While our story began within the autism community, Mothering Differently supports mothers raising children with autism, developmental disabilities, neurological differences, and other special needs.

This journey is filled with love, but also moments of burnout, isolation, grief, and overwhelm that are often left unspoken.

Our mission is to provide community and self-care resources and support for mothers of children with autism and special needs, helping them reconnect with themselves while leaning on God for strength.

Here, we remind mothers that while their journey may look different, they are not alone—and they are still deserving of care, peace, and joy.

For inquiries regarding collaborations and community events, please do not hesitate to contact us through the Contact Us Page or by direct email to wemotherdifferently@gmail.com.

Explore What We Do

Our Mission

To support the mental health and wellness of mothers raising children with special needs through faith-based resources, community support, and accessible self-care solutions.

Our Vision

To create a world where special needs moms and autism moms feel supported, emotionally well, and grounded in The Lord, never alone in their journey.

Our Approach

We believe:

  • Mental health support for special needs moms is essential
  • The Lord provides strength, peace, and restoration
  • Self-care for caregivers must be realistic and accessible
  • Community support reduces isolation and burnout

Who We Serve

  • Mothers raising children with autism, developmental disabilities, neurological differences, and other special needs
  • Moms navigating burnout, isolation, overwhelm, identity changes, caregiver stress, or simply the everyday realities of special needs motherhood
  • Mothers seeking practical support, community, encouragement, and faith-centered wellness

How We Support Moms

  • Support & Resources
    Free educational resources, practical tools, and personalized assistance through our Resource Concierge to help mothers navigate special needs parenting with greater support and confidence.
  • Community
    The Mothering Differently Village provides a free space for mothers to connect, talk honestly, access encouragement and resources, celebrate wins, and be surrounded by women who understand this version of motherhood.
  • Wellness
    From realistic self-care education to workshops, healing experiences, and developing wellness services, we create opportunities for moms to prioritize their mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.

Why It Matters

When we support mothers raising children with autism and special needs:

  • Mental health outcomes improve
  • Families become more stable
  • Children receive more present, supported care

Supporting the mother is not a luxury—it’s essential for the entire family.

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Meet the Founder


Hi, I’m Diamond Bloomfield, the heart behind Mothering Differently.
I created this space from a place that many mothers don’t talk about enough. The quiet overwhelm, the grief, the strength, and the deep love that comes with raising a child who needs you in a different way.

There is no question about the love I have for my children and for motherhood as a whole. However, when my son was diagnosed with autism at the age of two, I felt alone. I found plenty of resources for him, but none for me. None that told me I wasn’t alone. None that validated the emotions I had, especially the emotions society expects special needs parents to suppress. There was such a lack of understanding. I started to isolate and eventually lost myself. Functioning depression became my norm. Yet it was in that moment that I encountered God in ways I had never before. In the middle of the hard, I found that His presence became my peace, His strength became my own, and His guidance became my anchor.

My journey as a mother raising a child on the spectrum hasn’t looked like what I once imagined. I’m sure many can say the same. There were moments of confusion, isolation, and guilt, and those were hard to accept because I blamed myself for feeling anything I was conditioned into believing is negative. Then, God revealed to me that I was mourning the expectation of motherhood I thought I was to experience.
My goal is to remind other women that it's okay to heal and grow out loud. The enemy loves isolation, but my love, you are not alone. You are seen. Your feelings are not wrong. Most importantly, the strength needed for this version of motherhood that the Lord blessed you with will only come from Him.

Mothering Differently was born to support women like you. To offer those reminders, relate and share ways of self-care that align with our lifestyle.

Here, I share encouragement, real-life experiences, and faith-based support to help you navigate motherhood while protecting your mental and emotional well-being. Whether it’s through my books, content, or community, my mission is to create a space where mothers can feel understood, supported, and strengthened.

Because even in the most challenging seasons, God will send you help.