Episode 3 | Junk Drawer Mamas | Rediscovering You: Finding Identity Beyond Motherhood and Marriage

Rediscovering You: Finding Identity Beyond Motherhood and Marriage In this heartfelt and deeply relatable episode, Deena and Christina open up about their personal journeys as moms, wives, and women navigating the challenges of extreme parenting. They share their life stories, offering an intimate glimpse into how family dynamics, career choices, and the weight of responsibilities have shaped their roles as mothers. The central focus of this conversation is the often-overlooked struggle many women face: losing their sense of identity. It’s all too easy to become consumed by the demands of motherhood and marriage, forgetting the unique individual you were created to be. Deena and Christina dive into the emotional toll this can take, especially for moms parenting in extraordinary circumstances, like special needs, trauma, foster care, or mental health challenges. This episode isn’t just about acknowledging the struggle—it’s about recognizing the signs of losing yourself and finding practical, faith-driven steps to rediscover who you are outside of your roles as mom and wife. Through honest reflections and powerful insights, Deena and Christina offer encouragement and hope for moms who feel stuck, helping them embrace their God-given identities and find balance, joy, and fulfillment in their lives. Tune in for a conversation that will inspire you to look beyond the chaos and remember the vibrant, purposeful woman God designed you to be. Come check out what Deena is doing over at Specially Empowered Moms www.speciallyempoweredmoms.com https://www.facebook.com/SpeciallyEmpoweredMoms   Come check out what Christiana is doing at Faith Through Foster Care www.fatihthorughfostercare.com www.instagram.com/faiththroughfostercare