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EPISODE · May 2, 2026 · 41 MIN

Being Away from the Kids or What Was I Thinking Leaving My Baby?

from Moms Who Pause · host Rodneya Ross, Rukiya Ross, Tiffany Jones

What happens when mom leaves… and everything is actually fine?This week, we’re talking about something a lot of moms feel but don’t always say out loud—what it’s really like to spend time away from your kids. The anticipation, the guilt (or lack of it 👀), the overthinking, the freedom, and the surprising moments in between.From “what was I thinking?” to “wait… I can actually enjoy this,” we’re unpacking the emotional rollercoaster of stepping away—and what it reveals about us as moms, partners, and women.We talk:The first time leaving your baby (and all the feelings that come with it)Why some of us feel guilty… and some of us don’tLearning to trust your village (and yourself)The unexpected growth that comes from doing it scaredWhether you’re planning your first trip away or still working up the courage to leave for a few hours—this conversation is for you.Because you can love your kids deeply… and still need space. 💛

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