In this episode of Mother Mayhem, we’re talking about something every daughter eventually faces on the healing journey: the messy middle.
You’ve moved beyond survival mode: less hypervigilance, fewer shutdowns but freedom and peace still feel out of reach.
Instead, you’re navigating grief, anger, second-guessing, perfectionism, and the uncomfortable work of slowing down.
It’s confusing, frustrating, and messy. And yet…it’s where the deepest growth happens.
Together we’ll explore:
-Why grief and anger are essential parts of healing, not setbacks.
-How second-guessing shows up in the messy middle (and what to do about it).
-What it means to value rest, quiet, and connection without chaos.
-Practical ways to hold both grief and light through “Yes, And.”
-How to stop picking up every single thought trauma brain throws your way.
All of the questions in this episode came directly from daughters inside the Mayhem Daughters community.
If you want to have your own questions answered, hear from other daughters about their experiences, and find a safe, trauma-informed space to heal, visit MayhemDaughters.com
You are not alone in this messy middle. Let’s walk it together.
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