When Mother's Day Isn't What You Hoped For And How To Make Peace With That

Mother’s Day isn't all flowers and breakfast in bed—especially for the busy, faithful, Kingdom-minded mom who's quietly carrying disappointment behind her smile.

In this raw and hope-filled episode, Misty shares her personal journey of navigating the emotional rollercoaster of Mother’s Day over nearly 40 years of motherhood. From early joy to later resentment, from unmet expectations to a powerful encounter with God’s truth—this episode speaks to the mom who feels unseen, uncelebrated, or just plain tired.

If you’ve ever whispered, “Is it too much to want to feel appreciated?”—this conversation is for you. Misty opens up about the transformation that happened when she stopped tying her worth as a mom to her children’s responses, and started anchoring her identity in what God says about her.

💬 You’ll reflect on:

• The complicated emotions behind Mother’s Day for many working moms

• How to shift your mindset from bitterness to blessing

• Why rest, recognition, and reconnection matter more than material gifts

• A powerful reminder:

You are not a failure—you are a faithful, fierce, and flourishing mom

💡 Whether you're in the thick of parenting, navigating adult children, or somewhere in between—this episode invites you to pause, process, and pursue peace.

👣 Take the Next Step:
If this message stirred something in you, don’t keep going alone. Book a free Clarity Call with Misty to talk through what’s rising in your heart. Sometimes the most healing thing we can do is say, “This matters.”

🎧 Listen in, share with a mom friend who needs encouragement, and don’t forget to leave a 5-star review so more women can find the hope they’re searching for.