In April’s recent post (Today’s Secret Disaster is Going to Change You Beautifully), she shared some meaningful takeaways from a challenging situation.
Our Power of Moms Community responded to that post with beautiful experiences of their own, and in today’s podcast, April reads her post aloud, shares the incredible stories contributed from our community, and then gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what’s coming at Power of Moms now that we’ve entered ‘Season TWO’!
SHOW NOTES
Music from Creations by Michael R. Hicks
Audio editing by Emily Peterson
April thank you for this podcast. The stories are beautiful. It’s the update part however that touched me the deepest, probably because you described a situation so like my own! Wanting so much to do everything & wondering HOW. I don’t practice a formal religion anymore, but hearing you talk about leaning in to the support of a higher power to make all this possible really struck a cord with me. I haven’t thought to ask for help for a long time, & feel very full of a feeling of love & relief to be reminded that I can. Thank you for all you do, the love you bring in your posts & podcasts is so strong, from this mother here I say a huge thank you & much love back xxx
Emily, your sweet comment meant SO much! Just envisioning you feeling more relief and hope with all you have going on (and all you want to do!) is inspiring. You are a dear friend. xoxoxo
Ah likewise April! Thank you for sharing your wisdom. One day we’ll meet in person 🙂 xxx
This was beautiful. When I first started listening I did not think that I had any secret disasters, but I actually have two right now. One is a neighbor and my sons’ friends suicide at age 14. The other is a health issue of my husband’s. The suicide has rocked our whole world, as we never leave my son alone right now. My son is getting through it slowly. My husband is also doing better. I try to minimize things, but these events have brought our family closer together. I am the emotional center of the family, so it is a lot of pressure to be strong.
A few days before the suicide I was at a spiritual items store. I had never been there before, but there was a sale on, so I stepped inside. The owner stopped her conversation with her customer. She came over to me and told me that I was the Goddess Athena. She told her other customer to come look at me. I was taken aback, but she continued. She said that I am so strong and that I take care of everyone. She asked me what I did for a living, and I told her that I am a teacher. I felt a bit awkward about her focus of attention on me, but that conversation with her has really helped me in the last two months. I know that I am strong. We can get through this.
Tara, I think that is such a gift you have–to be a strength for your family and those around you. I love that you are here with us at Power of Moms. What you are doing–teaching, mothering, and being there for your family is what keeps the world going. 🙂 xoxo