Episode #62 - Motherhood, Loss, & Letting Go

Motherhood is often portrayed as joyful and fulfilling—but for many, it’s also shaped by loss. Loss of a parent, loss of a child, loss of the relationship we hoped for, or loss of connection through estrangement. These experiences don’t follow a neat timeline, and they rarely fit into the way we’re told grief is “supposed” to look. In this episode of Married & Confused, we explore the many layers of loss in motherhood. We talk about why grief can feel confusing, nonlinear, and emotionally exhausting, especially when it’s mixed with love, resentment, longing, or relief. We also discuss the reality of estrangement—from our mothers or from our adult children—and the quiet grief that comes with complicated or broken relationships. You’ll hear why self-care is not a luxury during grief, but a necessary support, and how to tend to yourself when emotions feel overwhelming or contradictory. We also offer practical ways to hold space for grief without trying to fix it, minimize it, or rush through it. Whether you’re navigating death, estrangement, or the loss of what you hoped motherhood would be, this episode is an invitation to approach grief with more compassion, honesty, and gentleness—toward yourself and others. Because loss in motherhood is real, and you don’t have to carry it alone. To learn more about therapist, Claudia Delgado, or to schedule a free 15 minute consultation, please visit her website at www.TherapyForWomenOnline.com. To learn more about therapist, Brittanie Mills, or to schedule a free 15 minute consultation, please visit her website at www.mustardseedchristiancounseling.com. And for more mental health & marriage tips, please check out The Mustard Seed Counseling Blog by clicking on the Blog tab on Brittanie's website at www.mustardseedchristiancounseling.com.