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If you have a child strong-willed or neurodivergent child with ADHD, Autism, ODD, PDA you are in the right place! Mama, have you ever felt like you’re carrying emotional weight that never seems to go away? Like no matter how much you pray or think positive thoughts, it still sits heavy in your chest? In this episode, we’ll talk about how to process your emotions all the way through, so they stop living rent-free in your body—and you can finally breathe again.
In This EpisodeOver the last few episodes, we’ve talked about becoming aware of what you’re feeling and allowing emotions without judgment. Today, we take the next step—learning how to process those emotions so they stop living rent-free in your body and start making space for peace, healing, and deeper connection with your child.
You’ll learn:
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Why emotions are simply energy in motion—and how to let them pass through.
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What it practically looks like to sit with an emotion instead of resisting it.
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How trapped emotions can keep us feeling heavy and stagnant.
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Practical ways to process emotions through movement, writing, and connection.
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How releasing your emotions brings more peace to your home and your heart.
The Bible shows again and again that feelings aren’t something to hide or be ashamed of—they are part of how God designed us to connect with Him and others.
Verses Showing It’s Okay to Have Feelings & Emotions
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John 11:35 – “Jesus wept.” → Even Jesus, the Son of God, expressed deep sorrow and grief.
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Psalm 42:11 (NIV) – “Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.” → David honestly shared his sadness while still turning toward hope.
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Ecclesiastes 3:4 (NIV) – “A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.” → The Word affirms that all emotions—joy and sorrow alike—have their place.
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Mark 14:33–34 (NIV) – “He took Peter, James and John along with him, and he began to be deeply distressed and troubled. ‘My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death,’ he said to them. ‘Stay here and keep watch.’” → Jesus openly expressed anguish in the Garden of Gethsemane.
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Psalm 34:18 (NIV) – “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” → The Father draws near to us in our most painful emotions.
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Romans 12:15 (NIV) – “Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.” → Emotions are part of our shared human experience, and the Father calls us to honor them together.
When we process our emotions with the Father instead of pushing them away, He transforms what once felt heavy into something holy. The same emotions that once buried us can become the soil where healing grows.
RecapEmotions aren’t meant to stay trapped inside. They’re like clouds passing over the sun or waves rolling through the ocean—they move when we let them. When we process emotions instead of carrying them like a backpack full of rocks, we create space for more peace, connection, and joy.
Challenge of the WeekWhen you notice an emotion this week:
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Pause and describe it—what does it feel like in your body?
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If it had a color, shape, or texture, what would it be?
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Choose one physical action to help release it: a walk, a cry, dancing, or a hug.
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Invite the Father into that moment—ask Him what He’s teaching you and thank Him for helping you release it.
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