Episode 14 – My Mother Broke My Heart: 3 Ways to Let It Go, Move Forward, and Heal

A mother’s love is supposed to feel safe, but what happens when it doesn’t? What happens when the person who brought you into this world also broke your heart?

In this deeply personal episode, I’m talking about the complicated pain of mother wounds — and the journey toward healing when the one who hurt you is the one who raised you. Whether you experienced emotional neglect, manipulation, abandonment, or even subtle guilt and control… this episode is a reminder: you’re not alone, and your pain is valid.

Together, we’ll explore:

• Why it’s so hard to let go of pain tied to our mothers

• 3 ways to begin releasing resentment and guilt

• How honoring your boundaries is not a betrayal — it’s a breakthrough

💭 This one may stir up some emotions — but don’t worry, my friend. We’re healing together. And God’s not done with us yet.

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Journal Prompt: “Where have I allowed others to overstep my boundaries out of respect for their title?” Write freely. God can handle your truth.

Episode Title: I Did My Best — And That Still Makes Me a Good Mother

Episode Summary: Today’s episode is for every version of a mother — Whether you gave birth, adopted, stepped in as a mother figure to children in your life, have carried the quiet ache of wanting desperately to become one, or are navigating the heartbreak of estrangement from a child you still love… This episode holds space for you.

We’re talking about the weight of mothering, the expectations we silently carry, and the legacy we often build without even realizing it. Because no matter what your journey has looked like — if you’ve poured into someone with love, with care, with intention — you’ve made an impact. And that still makes you a good mother.

In this episode:

• Redefining motherhood beyond titles and expectations

• Honoring the quiet ways women nurture, guide, and protect

• A faith reflection inspired by “The Valley of Blessing”

• Why your presence still plants seeds, even without recognition

• A journaling prompt to help you release unrealistic expectations

Journal Prompt: Where have you been holding yourself to someone else’s definition of motherhood? What would it feel like to release those expectations — and embrace the way God uniquely called you to nurture, guide, and love?

Scripture Reflection: This episode draws inspiration from 2 Corinthians 12:9 and a faith reminder found in Del’s study Bible titled “Motherhood: The Valley of the Blessing.”

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This week’s episode is a deeply personal and powerful conversation with my special guest [Insert Guest Name], as we explore the reality of healing father wounds — especially when the father figure in your life was emotionally unavailable, abusive, or completely absent.

Together, we talk about:

• What a “father wound” actually is (and what it isn’t)

• The impact of growing up without emotional safety or support

• How these wounds can show up in adulthood — from relationships to self-worth

• What it takes to rebuild trust — in God, in others, and in ourselves

• How we’ve both found healing through faith, therapy, community… and intentional work

Whether your father was physically gone, emotionally distant, or harmful in other ways, please know this: You are not alone. You are not FatherLESS — you’re FatherFULL. 💛

📝 Journal Prompt: What is one belief or behavior you developed as a result of your father wound — and what truth can you replace it with? 🎙️ Guest Spotlight: Marselle Cook-Morrison is the host of Through My Father’s Eyes — a powerful podcast centered on healing father wounds through faith and inner work. Her heart for creating honest, spirit-filled conversations helps women navigate pain and reclaim their identity. Find her show on Apple Podcasts and all major platforms. 🌐 Connect with her Facebook community here: Through My Father's Eyes Healing Circle Facebook Group