When Your Child Acts Out and You're Barely Holding It Together

A conversation with a listener at the beginning of her divorce journey inspired this deeply personal episode. While packing up her home, preparing to sell, and trying to navigate the overwhelming reality of divorce, she found herself facing another heartbreaking challenge—her child began acting out.The desperation. The loneliness. The fear that you're already carrying more than you can handle—and now your child is hurting too.In this vulnerable episode, Erica shares some of the moments she rarely talks about. The moments that convinced her she was failing as a mother. The bedtime battles. The rage. The isolation. The night she threw a red candle against the wall and sat on the floor believing she had broken her child.Through those stories comes a message every struggling mom needs to hear:Your hardest moments do not define you.Struggling does not make you a bad mom.And you are far less alone than you think.🔑 Key Themes & Takeaways🔑 Why parenting through divorce can feel incredibly isolating🔑 The hidden shame many mothers carry when their children begin acting out🔑 How children's behavior can trigger fears of being a "bad mom"🔑 The emotional toll of carrying your own heartbreak while supporting your child through theirs🔑 The story of the red candle moment and the lesson that changed everything afterward🔑 What Erica's therapist taught her about repair, resilience, and good motherhood🔑 Why community matters when you're navigating divorce and parenting alone🔑 The difference between being a bad mom and being a mom in a hard season🔑 Practical tools for navigating emotional outbursts and difficult transitions🔑 The reminder every struggling mother needs to hear: you're doing better than you think🌟 Resources & LinksThe ClubJoin The Club for weekly live support, coaching, and connection with women who understand the realities of divorce and rebuilding.https://www.thecrazyexwivesclub.com/theclubThe Wild Woman: A Sacred Rhythm to Build the Life You Lovehttps://www.thecrazyexwivesclub.com/wildwomanConnect with Ericahttps://www.thecrazyexwivesclub.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrazyexwivesclub/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecrazyexwivesclub/