What It Was Like Feeling Different - Mum & Daughter’s Convo Part 2

⚠️ Trigger Warning:This episode includes discussion of mental health, depression, suicidal ideation and coming out. Please listen with care.In this powerful episode of the Parenting Collective Podcast, host Donna Moala sits down with her daughter Eloise for an honest mother–daughter conversation about mental health, sexuality, identity and conscious parenting.Eloise shares her lived experience with ADHD, anxiety, severe depression, suicidal ideation, and the challenges of growing up feeling different. Together, Donna and Eloise discuss the journey of realising she is gay, coming out during high school, masking, people, pleasing, and the fear of being judged, even within a loving family.This episode explores:Teen mental health and suicidal ideationADHD, anxiety, and depression in adolescentsComing out as LGBTQ+ and navigating identityThe impact of masking and people-pleasingHow conscious parenting supports connection and healingParental adjustment, grief, and inner workCreating safety for children to be their authentic selvesDonna reflects on how parenting through mental health crises required letting go of control, fear, and societal expectations and how conscious parenting helped the family stay connected through the hardest years.Eloise speaks openly about finding self-acceptance, building supportive friendships, and learning to trust herself after years of hiding who she was.⏱️ Chapter Stamps00:00 Introduction to a Pivotal Life Moment00:30 Struggles with Mental Health01:05 Realizing and Embracing Sexuality02:35 Coming Out Stories and Family Reactions04:46 Navigating Relationships and Acceptance07:11 Family Dynamics and Support12:05 Parental Reflections and Adjustments23:05 Embracing Authenticity and Happiness23:42 Parental Reflection and Growth24:13 Navigating Family Dynamics25:02 Adjusting to New Relationships29:06 Conscious Parenting Insights33:54 Advice for LGBTQ+ Youth and Parents37:43 Reflecting on Personal Growth42:02 The Importance of Support Systems45:58 Final Thoughts and ResourcesIf you are a parent feeling overwhelmed or unsure how to support your child, this episode offers hope, insight, and reassurance, healing is possible.I would appreciate it greatly if you could please LIKE and FOLLOW this podcast and if you are not following me over on instagram, head over there for all of my top tips and advice around sleep and parenting @parentingcollective.au.  I also offer a free 15 minute phone chat to run through all your questions CLICK here to book your FREE 15 minute chatMuch Love 💞Donna Moala Parenting Collective                                               SLEEP & PARENTING ESSENTIALS🩷  For your daily walks, coffee's & travel     CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE COZIGO  🩷  Favourite room darkening product     CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE SLEEPY SUNDAYS🩷 Favourite Goat's Milk Formula    CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE LITTLE OAK FORMULA.🩷 Favourite Rice Milk Formula    CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ...