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“Grief doesn’t disappear when it’s ignored. It waits.”

Healing often begins in a softer place than we expect. It starts when we stop pushing our sadness away and allow ourselves to notice it without judgment. Avoiding grief can feel like survival, but it keeps us stuck. When we give our emotions space instead of rushing them or explaining them away, they begin to move. What once felt overwhelming starts to feel more understandable, more human.

Over time, this gentler way of being with ourselves changes things. As we practice meeting our feelings with care and patience, loneliness begins to loosen its hold. Not because the past no longer matters, but because we’re no longer facing it alone. Healing becomes less about fixing what was broken and more about learning how to hold ourselves with kindness, even in the midst of what still hurts.

In this episode, I’m answering your questions about grief, loneliness, and feeling emotionally stuck while healing the mother wound. We talk about why avoiding sadness keeps you stuck, how to create safety for your emotions, and what it means to actually let feelings move through your body. We also discuss estrangement from toxic family systems, releasing guilt, building family of choice, and why support is essential when healing feels overwhelming. If you’re ready to stop carrying this alone and start creating a life that feels lighter and more grounded, this episode is for you.

Topics Covered:

00:00 — Episode Snippet

00:21 — Welcome to The Black Mother Wound Podcast

02:33 — Q #1: How do you get unstuck from sadness and loneliness?

04:28 — Allow emotions instead of managing them away

06:31 — Using daily basics to create safety in your body and environment

09:07 — Why patience with yourself is essential for healing

11:24 — Q #2: Coping with grief after distancing from toxic family systems

12:53 — The grief of being the cycle breaker in your family

15:11 — Q #3: Do thoughts of self-harm still come up?

16:23 — Why believing you don’t matter is a trauma response

19:16 — Expanding support beyond the podcast and online spaces

21:03 — Being in “hell on earth”

23:14 — The pendulum metaphor

24:36 — Gratitude for the community and shared growth

DISCLAIMER: I am not a licensed psychologist, medical doctor, or health care professional and my services do not replace the care of psychologists, doctors or other healthcare professionals. All opinions expressed here are my own. If you feel you are in any danger of harming yourself please call 911. I am not providing health care, medical or nutritional therapy services, or attempting to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any physical, mental or emotional issue, disease or condition. All opinions are my own and based on my personal lived experience.

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<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1857769/open_sms">Hey! Click here to send me a message to tell me how much you love the podcast or suggest an episode topic.</a> Ask me anything about healing your mother wound and I’ll answer it on the podcast. <a href='https://forms.gle/4NNiN5acJPsYya3X7'>Click here to ask.</a>***************************************How we can stay connected and work together!1. <a href='about:blank'>Grab my free mini-course</a>2.  <a href='https://bit.ly/bmwresolve'>Work with me one-on-one</a>3. <a href='https://jenniferarnise.systeme.io/resolveevolved'>Join RESOLVE Evolved Today</a>***************************************“Grief doesn’t disappear when it’s ignored. It waits.”Healing often begins in a softer place than we expect. It starts when we stop pushing our sadness away and allow ourselves to notice it without judgment. Avoiding grief can feel like survival, but it keeps us stuck. When we give our emotions space instead of rushing them or explaining them away, they begin to move. What once felt overwhelming starts to feel more understandable, more human.Over time, this gentler way of being with ourselves changes things. As we practice meeting our feelings with care and patience, loneliness begins to loosen its hold. Not because the past no longer matters, but because we’re no longer facing it alone. Healing becomes less about fixing what was broken and more about learning how to hold ourselves with kindness, even in the midst of what still hurts.In this episode, I’m answering your questions about grief, loneliness, and feeling emotionally stuck while healing the mother wound. We talk about why avoiding sadness keeps you stuck, how to create safety for your emotions, and what it means to actually let feelings move through your body. We also discuss estrangement from toxic family systems, releasing guilt, building family of choice, and why support is essential when healing feels overwhelming. If you’re ready to stop carrying this alone and start creating a life that feels lighter and more grounded, this episode is for you.Topics Covered:00:00 — Episode Snippet00:21 — Welcome to The Black Mother Wound Podcast  02:33 — Q #1: How do you get unstuck from sadness and loneliness?04:28 — Allow emotions instead of managing them away06:31 — Using daily basics to create safety in your body and environment09:07 — Why patience with yourself is essential for healing11:24 — Q #2: Coping with grief after distancing from toxic family systems12:53 — The grief of being the cycle breaker in your family15:11 — Q #3: Do thoughts of self-harm still come up?16:23 — Why believing you don’t matter is a trauma response19:16 — Expanding support beyond the podcast and online spaces21:03 — Being in “hell on earth”23:14 — The pendulum metaphor24:36 — Gratitude for the community and shared growthDISCLAIMER: I am not a licensed psychologist, medical doctor, or health care professional and my services do not replace the care of psychologists, doctors or other healthcare professionals. All opinions expressed here are my own. If you feel you are in any danger of harming yourself please call 911. I am not providing health care, medical or nutritional therapy services, or attempting to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any physical, mental or emotional issue, disease or condition. All opinions are my own and based on my personal lived experience.Connect on Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/blackmotherwound'>https://www.instagram.com/blackmotherwound</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/thesheislovedproject">Support the show</a>Follow me on IG @jenniferarnise

Welcome to The Black Mother Wound, a podcast where we dig deep into the unique challenges faced by Black women in their relationships with their mothers. Join us every week as we embark on an honest, vulnerable, and nurturing journey toward embracing, understanding and healing, and embracing our inner little girl.


In a world that often tries to silence our voices, this podcast is a safe space where we unpack the complexities of our relationships with the women who raised us. We confront the reality of toxic dynamics and the profound impact they have had on our lives. But we don't stop there; we're committed to unraveling the threads of generational trauma and weaving new narratives of strength, resilience, and self-love.

Visit JenniferArnise.com to start your healing journey.

 

Welcome to The Black Mother Wound, a&nbsp;podcast where we dig deep into the unique challenges faced by Black women in their relationships with their mothers. Join us every week as we embark on an honest, vulnerable, and nurturing journey toward embracing, understanding and healing, and embracing our inner little girl. 
In a world that often tries to silence our voices, this podcast is a safe space where we unpack the complexities of our relationships with the women who raised us. We confront the reality of toxic dynamics and the profound impact they have had on our lives. But we don't stop there; we're committed to unraveling the threads of generational trauma and weaving new narratives of strength, resilience, and self-love. Visit JenniferArnise.com to start your healing journey.
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The Black Mother Wound Podcast

Welcome to The Black Mother Wound  podcast where we dig deep into the unique challenges faced by Black women in their relationships with their mothers. Join us every week as we embark on an honest, vulnerable, and nurturing journey toward embracing, understanding and healing, and embracing our inner little girl.



In a world that often tries to silence our voices, this podcast is a safe space where we unpack the complexities of our relationships with the women who raised us. We confront the reality of toxic dynamics and the profound impact they have had on our lives. But we don't stop there; we're committed to unraveling the threads of generational trauma and weaving new narratives of strength, resilience, and self-love.

Visit JenniferArnise.com to start your healing journey.

Welcome to The Black Mother Wound &nbsp;podcast where we dig deep into the unique challenges faced by Black women in their relationships with their mothers. Join us every week as we embark on an honest, vulnerable, and nurturing journey toward embracing, understanding and healing, and embracing our inner little girl. In a world that often tries to silence our voices, this podcast is a safe space where we unpack the complexities of our relationships with the women who raised us. We confront the reality of toxic dynamics and the profound impact they have had on our lives. But we don't stop there; we're committed to unraveling the threads of generational trauma and weaving new narratives of strength, resilience, and self-love. Visit JenniferArnise.com to start your healing journey.

Ep 087: Managing Mother Wound Grief

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