S1 E14: “I Can’t Wait to Leave”: Midlife Motherhood and the Ache of Loneliness
There’s a moment that can take the wind right out of you as a mother—when the child who once ran to you for comfort now longs for space, for distance, for a life far from home. When they look at you and say, “I can’t wait to leave.”
In this heartfelt episode, Michelle shares the sting of hearing those words, and how they opened the door to a deeper conversation with herself about motherhood, midlife, and identity. She unpacks the loneliness that rises in these moments—not as a punishment, but as an invitation to return to the woman you’ve set aside while raising everyone else.
If you’ve ever felt unneeded, unseen, or unsure where to place all the love in your heart, this episode will remind you that even in the quiet, your presence matters—and that softness can be your greatest strength.
What You’ll Learn:
✨ Why loneliness can be a doorway back to the truest version of yourself
✨ The difference between being alone and feeling lonely—and why it matters in midlife
✨ How to show up with softness, even in moments that sting
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Credits: Intro / Outro music produced by Christian Branch
