Two Voices One Storm : SMU87

In this episode, I open up about the raw and unfiltered reality of motherhood — the sudden triggers, the quiet overwhelm, the pressure to stay calm, and the emotional storm that follows when I don’t. I share the moments of shame that rise after I shout, the sting I feel when my child shouts back, and the silent emotional cleanup I carry inside long after the chaos settles.

But this conversation is also about healing. It’s about learning to pause before reacting, repairing after moments of rupture, and trying to understand what my child’s behavior is really communicating. I dive into recognizing my own unmet needs, calming my nervous system, and slowly creating a home where connection matters more than confrontation.

Along the way, I share a few things I’ve learned from my daughter — things that make me laugh, frustrate me, and also open my eyes. Like how I can’t simply make her understand what’s “right” for her, because she always has her own logic ready. Or the battle of eating the right foods at the right time, which she rejects completely. 

Today’s kids come with their own world of knowledge, and our old, conventional ways often don’t make sense to them. There are moments she even looks at me and says, “You’re so boring!” And as much as it stings, I know she’s growing, questioning, exploring.

This episode is a heartfelt journey through the messiness, the learning, the humour, and the deep love that defines motherhood — especially in today’s world of highly aware, deeply expressive children.

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