04/06/2026
The mum guilt that nurtured my inner child 💛
Recently, I found myself sitting in a difficult moment with my daughter.
She was struggling, and if I’m honest, I was carrying a lot of guilt. The kind of guilt that makes you question whether you’re doing enough, saying the right things, or getting motherhood “right.”
As we talked, I noticed myself wanting to react defensively.
Then something unexpected happened.
I realised I wasn’t just looking at my daughter.
I was looking at a younger version of myself.
A little girl who remembered what it felt like to be misunderstood, unheard, vulnerable and unsure of how to communicate what she needed.
Instead of reacting from that wounded place, I chose to respond to my daughter in the way I wish someone had responded to me.
And in doing so, something beautiful happened.
My daughter’s needs were met.
And so were some of my own.
What started as mum guilt became an opportunity for connection, healing, and a powerful reminder that our children often reveal the parts of ourselves that still need nurturing.
Sometimes parenting isn’t just about raising our children.
Sometimes it’s about healing alongside them. ✨
Have you ever had a moment with your child that taught you something about yourself?
Be sure to listen to our next podcast episode “The Mother Guilt That Nurtured My Inner Child” - drops Monday 8th June on Apple & Spotify Podcast.
This episode is proudly sponsored by East Coast Supplements Huntlee 🎙️
