Episode Summary
Welcome back to Stress-Free Supermoms! In this heartfelt episode, I share my journey of raising children without my mom’s guidance. Growing up, my mother was my role model, and when she passed away, I was left to navigate motherhood on my own. This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt like they’re parenting without a manual, especially if you're missing that special support from a parent. I’ll dive into the lessons I’ve learned about resilience, gratitude, and trusting our instincts as mothers.

Key Topics and Takeaways

• [00:01:30] Introduction: Losing my mom at 19 and becoming a mother without her guidance.
• [00:04:45] Early struggles: Parenting my premature daughter, her hearing challenges, and my journey to understand her unique needs.
• [00:10:00] Parenting without a manual: How I learned to listen to my kids and let them guide my approach to raising them.
• [00:14:00] Lessons learned:
  • Relying on instincts – Trusting my gut to make the best decisions for my children.
  • Never giving up – The power of resilience when raising kids without a fallback support system.
  • Modeling behavior – Showing my children the way to care for themselves and others.
• [00:21:00] Building resilience as a mother:
  • Accepting life’s challenges without letting them overwhelm.
  • Finding strength by trusting what feels right in my heart.
• [00:26:00] Final thoughts: Embracing the lessons learned from my own journey and being grateful for the support I do have.

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00:00 Welcome to the Stress-Free Super Moms Podcast
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